Adjustment disorder Flashcards
1
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Define Adjustment disorder?
A
Prolonged severe and abnormal response to stress following a stressful event
2
Q
Diagnosing adjustment disorder? (2)
A
Must occur within 1 month of a particular psychosocial stressor
Should not persist for more than 6 months
3
Q
Aetiology? (70%)
A
Physical illness
4
Q
Clinical features? (3)
A
Anxiety: irritable, increased arousal, insomnia
Autonomic arousal: palpitations, hyperventilation, nausea, sweating
Depressed mood: tearfulness, low mood (no biological signs of depression i.e. reduced appetite)
5
Q
Main Rx strategy?
A
Psychotherapy
6
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Biological Rx? Indication?
A
A/D or Anxiolytic
if symptoms are prolonged and severe
