PTSD

Question 1

What are some stressors that can cause PTSD?

Answer 1

• kidnap
• combat
• rape
• threatened death
• witnessed death
• something bad happening to a loved one–> closed tether to the patient

Question 2

Tx for PTSD

Answer 2

SSRI and psychotherapy

Question 3

If the severity of the stressor is life-threatening and the patient is presenting with flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, and hyperawareness, what is the diagnosis?

Answer 3

PTSD

Question 4

If a patient is experiencing a change in mood due to a non-life threatening stressor that the changes last 3-6 months, what is the diagnosis?

*patient has NO PSYCHOSIS

Answer 4

Adjustment disorder

Question 5

How old must a patient be in order to diagnose either reactive attachment disorder or disinhibited social engagement disorder?

Answer 5

less than 5 years

Question 6

How will a child with reactive attachment disorder act?

Answer 6

they will be completely detached. they do not know how to attach to someone because of (more than likely) neglect from the primary care giver

Question 7

How will a child with disinhibited social engagement disorder act?

Answer 7

They will be social with everyone. They do not react different from strangers versus primary care givers.

Question 8

When considering reactive attachment disorder or disinhibited social engagement disorder, what two things should you first rule out?

Answer 8

• learning disability

- autism spectrum disorder

Question 9

What is the time line difference between diagnosing PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder?

Answer 9

• time greater than 1 month is PTSD

- time greater than 1 day but less than 1 month is ASD

Question 10

Treatment for reactive attachment disorder and disinhibited social engagement disorder?

Answer 10

Parents need to be educated on better parenting skills.