First Aid CH11 Dissociative Disorders

Question 1

dissociative fugue

Answer 1

sudden, unexpected travel away from home

- fug..ue, fug..itive.. runs away

Question 2

abreaction

Answer 2

strong emotional reaction patients may experience when retrieving traumatic memories

Question 3

types of dissociative disorders

Answer 3

dissociative amnesia
depersonalization/derealization disorder
dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder)
other specified dissociative disorder

Question 4

which dissociative disorder has the worst prognosis?

Answer 4

DID (dissociative identity disorder, multiple personality disorder)

Question 5

tx for DID

Answer 5

psychotherapy, SSRIs, Prazosin for PTSD

Question 6

mean onset of depersonalization/derealization disorder

Answer 6

16yo

Question 7

predisposing factor for depersonalization/derealization disorder

Answer 7

severe stress or traumas

Question 8

inc risk associated w/ dissociative amnesia

Answer 8

for suicide

Question 9

what occurs prior to dissociative amnesia

Answer 9

trauma