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You have been called to a location where a person is acting very strange. Once you arrive the patient’s sister tells you that the patient has fugue disorder. What is true about this disorder?
  1. Although it changes behavior it does not alter consciousness
  2. The slightest amount of stress can trigger an event
  3. The disorder is abrupt
  4. All of the above are true about fugue disorder
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Answer: C - Fugue disorder is abrupt. Fugue disorder is an abrupt, massive amnesic event with alteration of consciousness that presents as a new personality. A fugue disorder is often precipitated by extreme stress and is associated with drug and alcohol abuse.
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Dario Oteiza says:

Fugue disorder is an abrupt, massive amnesic event with altered consciousness. Extreme stress = drug and alcohol use

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