PTSD

Question 1

In the history, what key factors will be present with a patient with PTSD?

Answer 1

Exposure and response to trauma
Intrusion symptoms 
Avoidance symptoms
Negative alterations in cognitions and mood
Alterations in mood and arousal

Question 2

IF someone presents with symptoms for less than 3 months however they are mild, what is the management?

Answer 2

watchful waiting and follow up in 1 month.

Question 3

If someone presents with symptoms for less than 3 months that are moderate, what is the management?

Answer 3

watchful waiting and follow up in 1 month.

Question 4

If someone presents with severe symptoms for less than 3 months, what is the management?

Answer 4

Trauma focused CBT

Question 5

If someone presents with symptoms for greater than 3 months, what is the management?

Answer 5

1st line- trauma focused CBT or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing
could add adjunctive drug therapy
2nd line- alternative psychotherapy