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PTSD Flashcards

1
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What is Abnormal?

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Feeling distressed OR

Bizarre deviance from social norm

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What is an Adjustment Disorder?

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Symptoms that are a response to an identifiable stressor

– may seem out of proportion

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When must the symptoms onset for Adjustment Disorder?

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Within 3 months of the stressor

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When must the symptoms resolve with an Adjustment Disorder?

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Within 6 months

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What mood types can the behavior be similar to with an Adjustment Disorder?

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Anxiety

Depressed mood

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6
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What is the treatment for an Adjustment Disorder?

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Psychotherapy

– can consider an antidepressant or anxiolytic

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What defines Trauma?

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Event that is extremely upsetting and temporarily overwhelms internal resources

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What is an Acute Stress Disorder?

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Similar to PTSD but lasts for LESS than 1 month

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How long must an Acute Stress Disorder last?

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Less than 1 month

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How long must an Acute Stress Disorder last?

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Less than 1 month

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What are 5 signs of PTSD?

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  1. Exposure to Trauma
  2. Intrusion symptom
  3. Avoidance symptom
  4. Mood/Cognitive symptom
  5. Reactive/Emotional Arousal symptom
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What are 5 signs of PTSD?

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  1. Exposure to Trauma
  2. Intrusion symptom
  3. Avoidance symptom
  4. Mood/Cognitive symptom
  5. Reactive/Emotional Arousal symptom
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13
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How is the exposure to trauma defined for PTSD?

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Must experience directly OR

Hear/see another person’s trauma

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What type of trauma does not count for PTSD unless its a job requirement?

A

Media

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What are examples of Intrusion symptoms with PTSD?

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Flashback
Memory
Dream

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What are examples of Mood/Cognitive symptoms for PTSD?

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Can’t remember event
Self-blame
Anger and no joy/happiness

17
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What are examples of Reactive/Emotional Arousal symptoms with PTSD?

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Angry outbursts
Reckless 
Exaggerated startle
Sleep disturbances
Decreased concentation
18
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How long must the symptoms be present in order to diagnose PTSD?

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MORE than 1 month

19
Q

How long must the symptoms be present in order to diagnose PTSD?

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MORE than 1 month

20
Q

What 3 things are the common presentation of PTSD?

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Decreased concentration
Anger
Insomnia

21
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How may children under 6 years old manifest PTSD?

A

Re-enact the trauma
Discuss it with no feelings of distress
ADHD - like behavior

22
Q

What are the treatment options for PTSD?

A

CPT (cognitive processing therapy)
Prolonged Exposure
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

23
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What are the treatment options for PTSD?

A

Cognitive processing therapy
Prolonged exposure
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

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