Post traumatic stress disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of dissociative?
A
detached from oneself
2
Q
What is the meaning derealization?
A
reality feels distorted
3
Q
Which medication shows evidence in decreasing nightmares/flashbacks for patients with PTSD?
A
Prazosin (Minipress)
4
Q
What are the 5 triggers for PTSD?
A
Feelings
images
sounds
smells
dates
5
Q
what does the poss acronym stand for the risk factors of PTSD?
A
Preexisting mental illness
Occupation
Severity of event
Support following event