Acute Stress Disorder/ PTSD

Question 1

psychiatric dx that may occur in patients within 4 weeks of a traumatic event, anxiety, insomnia, poor concentration, intense fear, or helplessness, re-experiencing of the event, and avoidant behaviors

Answer 1

acute stress disorder

Question 2

How long do symptoms last for acute stress disorder?

Answer 2

one month or LESS

Question 3

symptom duration between ASD and PTSD

Answer 3

ASD is 3 days to 4 weeks
PTSD lasts for at least a month up to years

Question 4

Hallmark symptoms for PTSD (3)

Answer 4

intrusive reexperiencing of an extremely traumatic event
increased arousal
avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma

Question 5

Pharmacological management PTSD (2)

Answer 5

SSRIs
Prazosin for nightmares

Question 6

Nonpharmacological treatments for PTSD (5)

Answer 6

EMDR, CBT, Exposure therapy, supportive group therapy, relaxation therapies

Question 7

Phases of EMDR (DIB) (3)

Answer 7

desensitization phase, installation phase, body scan phase