Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders — Flashcards

_____, 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

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

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

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

_____ disorder is characterized by emotional symptoms (anxiety, depression) that occur within 3 months of an identifiable psychosocial stressor and lasting < 6 months once the stressor has ended

What is the treatment for adjustment disorder? _____

Ganser s syndrome (hysterical pseudodementia) is a type of _____ disorder.

Avoidance of distressing memories and avoidance of external reminders are _____ symptoms seen in post-traumatic stress disorder

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