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1
Q

What are 3 disorders that are triggered by exposure (witnessed or experienced) to trauma that could have or did have catastrophic outcomes?

A
  1. Acute stress disorder
  2. Adjustment disorder
  3. PTSD
2
Q

Persistent recurrent flashbacks following witnessing or experiencing a very traumatic event accompanied by hypervigilent anxious behavior–along with avoidance of reminders of it

A

Post-traumatic stress disorder

3
Q

T/F: Impairments caused by PTSD can be mild or severe, affecting every aspect of a persons life

A

TRUE

4
Q

What is usually comorbid with PTSD?

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Depression

5
Q

What is a common problem usually seen with PTSD?

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Substance abuse

6
Q

What age does PTSD usually occur?

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Can occur with any age

7
Q

When do symptoms emerge with PTSD?

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3 months following trauma

8
Q

Does PTSD interfere with work? relationships?

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Yes to both

9
Q

How long does PTSD last?

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Can be chronic but most remit within 6 months with treatment

10
Q

What is the difference between PTSD and acute stress disorder?

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BOTH: precipitating traumatic event and same symptoms are seen

Acute stress disorder: Symptoms are limited up to ONE MONTH following the even

11
Q

What if symptoms last longer than one month in people with acute stress disorder?

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The diagnosis becomes PTSD

12
Q

A maladaptive response to a witnessed or experienced traumatic event that appears about 3 months post

A

Adjustment disorder

13
Q

Adjustment disorder:

  • Impairment in ____ or ____ functioning.
  • Symptoms?
  • How long does it last?
  • Who is this common in?
A
  • Impairment in SOCIAL or OCCUPATIONAL FUNCTIONING
  • Symptoms: depression, anxiety, hopelessness, inability to function right, insomnia, GI complaints
  • Can be acute (less than 6 months) or chronic
  • Common in women, unmarried, and young