Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — Flashcards

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — Flashcards

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — Flashcards
#1

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

#2

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

#3

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is associated with the over activity of _____ in the brain

#4

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

#5

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

#6

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

#7

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

#8

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

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