PTSD Flashcards
1
Q
ESSENCE
A
Severe psychological disturbance following traumatic event, characterised by involuntary re-experiencing of elements of events
2
Q
PRESENTATION
Symptoms/signs
A
- Persistent remembering or ‘reliving’ the stressor in flashbacks, vivid memories or recurring dreams
- In experiencing distress when exposed to circumstances resembling the stressor
- Avoidance of circumstances resembling stressor
- Inability to recall some important aspects or period of exposure to stressor
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Irritability or outbursts of anger
- Difficulty concentrating
- Hypervigilence
3
Q
MANAGEMENT
First line
A
- 1) Trauma-focused CBT or eyemovement desensitisation
- Adjunct pharmacotherapy
4
Q
MANAGEMENT
Pharmacotherapy options
A
- Paroxetine
- Fluoxetine
- Sertraline
- Venlafaxine
