Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth — Flashcards

Hypervigilance, angry outbursts and exaggerated startle response are all alterations in _____ seen in post-traumatic stress disorder

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

_____ therapy is a recommended psychotherapy modality for managing PTSD

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

Depersonalization/derealisation _____ commonly occur after a life-threatening trauma

Gradual onset of symptoms is a _____ prognostic sign 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