Acute Stress Disorder — Flashcards

A diagnosis of PTSD is made if these symptoms present _____ 1 month following the traumatic event

Dissociative amnesia and negative beliefs and emotional state is an alteration in _____ seen in post-traumatic stress disorder

What is the treatment for adjustment disorder? _____

Post-traumatic stress disorder is classified under _____ disorder according to DSM-5.

Recurrent distressing memories, dreams, flashbacks and physiological reactions to things that symbolise the traumatic event are _____ symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

First-line treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) includes _____ + SSRIs or venlafaxine

_____, is characterised by widely ataxic gait and jerky truncal movements, and associated with conversion disorder

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder may be remembered with the mnemonic "DREAMS": - D_____, - Rexperience (intrusive) of event, Reckless behavior- Event preceding symptoms- Avoidance of associated stimuli, Angry outbursts- Month or more of symptoms- Sympathetic arousal (Hypervigilance), Sleep disturbance

Symptoms of bereavement develop within _____ months and resolve within 2 months

_____ disorder is characterized by symptoms of PTSD that last between 3 days and 1 month (duration)