A psychiatrist prescribes a benzodiazepine for a patient suffering from an anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms are most likely to respond to this treatment?
a. worry and rumination
b. palpitations and rumination
c. rumination and muscle tension
d. muscle tension and palpitations
Answer: d.
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a. they have poor caregiving abilities. b. mothers place too much pressure on them to engage in caregiving activities. c. they may lack confidence in their caregiving abilities. d. infants do not form strong attachments to their fathers.
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a. Schizophrenia b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder c. Catatonia d. Depression
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a. reserpine c. Valium a b. insulin d. Miltown