PTSD Flashcards
1
Q
PTSD can develop in patients of any age. TRUE/FALSE?
A
TRUE - can develop in people of any age following a traumatic event
2
Q
Give an example of a traumatic event which could precipitate PTSD?
A
- major disaster
- childhood sexual abuse
3
Q
The DSM IV claims for PTSD to be diagnosed, symptoms have to have been present for how long?
A
> 1 month.
4
Q
Clinical features of PTSD
A
- Re-experiencing: flashbacks, nightmares
-Avoidance of circumstances associated with event
- Hyperarousal: exaggerated startle response, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating
- Emotional numbing
- feeling detached from other people
- depression
- drug or alcohol misuse
- anger
- unexplained physical symptoms
5
Q
Management of PTSD
A
- trauma-focused CBT)
- eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- drugs not 1st line - Venlafaxine or sertraline can be tried
- risperidone may be used in severe cases
6
Q
A single session “de-brief” after a traumatic event is a helpful intervention to prevent PTSD. TRUE/FALSE?
A
FALSE
- not recommended
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