PTSD

Question 1

2 most common psych comorbidities in PTSD

Answer 1

depression and alcohol disorder

Question 2

3 major evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD and the major active component of each

Answer 2

trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (1. prolonged exposure, and 2. cognitive processing therapy)

3. eye movement desensitization reprocessing

Question 3

name 2 FDA approved treatments for PTSD

Answer 3

SSRIs: sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (paxil)

Question 4

4 types of symptoms associated with the event

Answer 4

intrusion symptoms, avoidance of reminders of the event, negative alterations in cognition and mood, mark alterations in arousal and reactivity

Question 5

symptoms of PTSD must last greater than

Answer 5

1 month*, causing stress or impairment

Question 6

symptoms of PTSD involving arousal and reactivity are clearly related to elevated levels of

Answer 6

norepinephrine

Question 7

parts of brain that do classical fear conditioning contributing to PTSD

Answer 7

hyperactive amygdala

hypoactive medial prefrontal cortex

Question 8

neurotransmitters/hormones of PTSD

Answer 8

higher norepinephrine

*lower cortisol- opposite of major depression

Question 9

startle response done by this NT

Answer 9

norepinephrine

Question 10

drug NOT recommended for PTSD

Answer 10

benzos may reduce efficacy of prolonged exposure

Question 11

best CBT for PTSD

Answer 11

prolonged exposure

Question 12

prazosin for PTSD targets these symptoms with bedtime dosing

Answer 12

nightmares, sleeping

blocks a1 receptors