Question

1. Which symptoms may affect an individual experiencing episodic acute stress?

O A. Muscle tension, high blood pressure, lack of concentration
B. Enhanced concentration, muscle tension, high blood pressure
C. High blood pressure, reduced muscle tension, enhanced concentration
D. Headaches, low blood pressure, lack of concentration

Answer 1

I think A. most studies show that episodic acute stress causes muscle tension, anxiety, high irritability.

The most common signs + symptoms:

Transient Emotional distress — some combination of anger or irritability, anxiety and depression.

Transient Muscular distress—tension, headache, back pain, neck pain, jaw pain, and other muscular tensions that lead to pulled muscles and tendons and ligament problems.

Transient stomach, gut and bowel problems, heartburn, acid stomach, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation.

Transient hyperarousal—elevated blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, rapid pulse, sweaty palms, heart palpitations, dizziness, migraine headaches, cold hands or feet, shortness of breath, sleep problems, and chest pain.