Any event or situation that places extraordinary demands on a ...

[naturalchemist]

Any event or situation that places extraordinary demands on a person's mental and/or emotional resources is called a _______.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

________________________ causes a disassociation between the limbic system and the cortical system that result in a seemingly awake patient who is disassociated with the environment.
 
  a. Ketamine
  b. Ativan
  c. Diazepam
  d. Etomidate

[DylanD1323]

Answer to Question 1

stressor

Answer to Question 2

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Ativan is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effects of endogenous GABA.
c. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effects of endogenous GABA.
d. Etomidate is nonbarbituate and nonbenzodiazepine medication with a very short half-life.

[naturalchemist]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[cassie_ragen]

Excellent