PTSD

Question 1

Girls showing aggressive behavior report more symptoms of what disorder, as compared to boys? (2x)

Answer 1

PTSD

Question 2

Child sexually abused by male family member two years ago, now reporting hearing a male voice whispering to him at night. What would suggest PTSD rather than childhood schizophrenia? (2x)

Answer 2

PTSD

Question 3

What is consistent with PTSD in preschool children (4 yo) according to alternative PTSD criteria? (2x)

Answer 3

Constriction of play

Question 4

Child views violent scenes on the news after hurricane, becomes fearful. Advice for parents regarding additional media coverage? (2x)

Answer 4

Only limited viewing with parents present

Question 5

School-age child with history of removal from parents for abuse/neglect, now in ER for SI with plan to get hit by a car, sadness, AH of voice putting him down, otherwise socially and academically successful. Diagnosis?

Answer 5

PTSD

Question 6

Predictive factor of PTSD diagnosis in children affected by armed conflict?

Answer 6

Living with parents who have PTSD symptoms

Question 7

School aged child with disruptive behavior, distractible, irritable at home and school. Pt was present when family was mugged at knife point several months ago, now anxious to leave the house. Recurrent dreams about monsters. Dx?

Answer 7

PTSD

Question 8

Unique symptom of PTSD associated with hyperarousal in children under 6yo

Answer 8

Temper Tantrums

Question 9

Most common symptom in children with PTSD?

Answer 9

Re-experiencing

Question 10

Adolescent reports feeling detached from surroundings, will lose track of time, and told about behaviors they don’t remember doing. Oriented, reality testing intact, no hallucinations, no delusions. Associated diagnosis?

Answer 10

Trauma