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A patient is experiencing flashbacks, avoidance behaviors, and hyperarousal after a traumatic event. If these symptoms persist for more than one month, which disorder is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A patient is experiencing flashbacks, avoidance behaviors, and hyperarousal after a traumatic event. If these symptoms persist for more than one month, which disorder is the MOST likely diagnosis?
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (correct)
- Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Dissociative Amnesia
Which of the following BEST describes the typical duration of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
Which of the following BEST describes the typical duration of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
- Symptoms are chronic and persist throughout life
- Symptoms lasting more than 1 month
- Symptoms lasting within 3 months of a stressor
- Symptoms lasting from 3 days to 1 month (correct)
A patient reports emotional distress following a significant life stressor, and their symptoms have been present for less than 3 months. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate?
A patient reports emotional distress following a significant life stressor, and their symptoms have been present for less than 3 months. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate?
- Adjustment Disorder (correct)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
Which of the following therapeutic techniques is MOST commonly associated with the treatment of dissociative amnesia?
Which of the following therapeutic techniques is MOST commonly associated with the treatment of dissociative amnesia?
A patient presents with a history of alternating between two or more distinct identities. Which of the following conditions BEST aligns with these symptoms?
A patient presents with a history of alternating between two or more distinct identities. Which of the following conditions BEST aligns with these symptoms?
Which of the following symptoms is MOST characteristic of Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder?
Which of the following symptoms is MOST characteristic of Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a common treatment for which two disorders listed?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a common treatment for which two disorders listed?
A patient diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder is MOST likely to be prescribed which type of medication, if any?
A patient diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder is MOST likely to be prescribed which type of medication, if any?
For which of the following disorders is 'integration work' a key component of long-term therapy?
For which of the following disorders is 'integration work' a key component of long-term therapy?
Which of the following treatment approaches is MOST likely to be used for a patient experiencing Depersonalization/Derealization?
Which of the following treatment approaches is MOST likely to be used for a patient experiencing Depersonalization/Derealization?
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PTSD Key Features
PTSD Key Features
Flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal lasting longer than 1 month.
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
Symptoms similar to PTSD but last for a shorter duration, ranging from 3 days to 1 month.
Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Emotional distress in response to an identifiable stressor, occurring within 3 months of the stressor.
Dissociative Amnesia
Dissociative Amnesia
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Depersonalization/Derealization
Depersonalization/Derealization
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PTSD Treatment
PTSD Treatment
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Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) Treatment
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) Treatment
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Adjustment Disorder Treatment
Adjustment Disorder Treatment
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Dissociative Amnesia Treatment
Dissociative Amnesia Treatment
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Study Notes
- Flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal are key features of PTSD.
- PTSD lasts for over 1 month.
- Therapy, SSRIs, and Prazosin are treatments for PTSD.
- PTSD-like symptoms with a shorter duration are key features of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD).
- Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) lasts from 3 days to 1 month.
- Therapy, SSRIs, and crisis intervention are treatments for Acute Stress Disorder (ASD).
- Emotional distress due to a stressor is a key feature of Adjustment Disorder.
- Adjustment Disorder lasts within 3 months.
- Psychotherapy, coping skills, and short-term meds are treatments for Adjustment Disorder.
- Trauma-related memory loss is a key feature of Dissociative Amnesia.
- The duration for Dissociative Amnesia varies.
- Therapy and grounding techniques are treatments for Dissociative Amnesia.
- Having two or more distinct identities is a key feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder.
- Dissociative Identity Disorder is chronic.
- Long-term therapy and integration work are treatments for Dissociative Identity Disorder.
- Feeling detached from self or reality is a key feature of Depersonalization/Derealization.
- Depersonalization/Derealization is chronic or episodic.
- Therapy, grounding, and mindfulness are treatments for Depersonalization/Derealization.
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