Propanolol inhibits glucocorticoids in the brain. If administered to a person who has just experienced a traumatic event, what effect might this have?
a. The likelihood of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) might be reduced.
b. The likelihood of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) might be increased.
c. The likelihood of developing panic disorder would be increased.
d. The likelihood of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder would be reduced.
Question 2
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be associated with ________ binding in the frontal cortex.
a. reduced glutamate
b. increased GABA
c. reduced benzodiazepine
d. increased serotonin
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