PTSD

Question 1

PTSD Criterion A - threatened or actual exposure to?

Answer 1

Death
Serious injury
Sexual violence

Question 2

PTSD Criterion B - examples of persistent re-experiencing?

Answer 2

Intrusive memories
Flashbacks
Nightmares

Question 3

Acute Stress Reaction resolves within what timeframe?

Answer 3

1 month

Question 4

PTSD Criterion C - avoidance of?

Answer 4

Trauma related thoughts/feelings
External reminders (people, places, situations)

Question 5

PTSD Criterion D - examples of change to mood or cognition?

Answer 5

Inability to remember features of traumatic event
Negative beliefs about self and the world
Blame self or others
Persistent negative trauma related emotions
Inability to experience positive emotions
Alienation from others
Loss of interest

Question 6

PTSD Criterion E - change to arousal systems?

Answer 6

Anger/aggression
Recklessness
Difficulty sleeping
Hypervigilance
Exaggerated startle response
Poor concentration

Question 7

PTSD Criterion F - duration of symptoms?

Answer 7

At least one month

Question 8

Acute Stress Reaction resolves within what timeframe?

Answer 8

1 month

Question 9

Specifiers for PTSD you should check for?

Answer 9

with dissociation (depersonalisation/derealisation)
with delayed onset (>6 months)

Question 10

What are two evidence based psychological therapies for PTSD?

Answer 10

Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Question 11

When should medication be considered in PTSD?

Answer 11

If there has been no response to TF-CBT or EMDR, SSRIs may be considered