RNSG 2213 (M.H.) - Exam 3, Modlule 9: PTSD & Dissociative Dx|Trauma-Related Disorders, Acute Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, Derealization Disorder,

RNSG 2213 (M.H.) - Exam 3, Modlule 9: PTSD & Dissociative Dx|Trauma-Related Disorders, Acute Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, Derealization Disorder, Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative Fugue, Trauma, Flashbacks, Nightmares, Hyper-arousal, Avoidance, Intrusive Thoughts, Negative Mood, Dissociation, Childhood Abuse, Sexual Assault, Combat Trauma, CBT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, Grounding Techniques, Psychopharmacology, SSRIs, Prazosin, Clonidine, Antipsychotics, Suicide Risk, Trust, Safety, Coping Skills, Long-Term Therapy Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Trauma-Related Disordersin Adults Acute stress disorder (ASD) & posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are differentiated by time: l month The event threatens the self and overwhelms one's usual coping strategies Examples include childhood physical abuse, torture/kidnap, military combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, crime-related events, a diagnosis of a severe illness, or witnessing another's trauma PTSD ¢PTSD can be unrecognized for years ¢Denial, repression, suppression common ¢Clients with PTSD at high risk for suicide Risk Factors in developing PTSD ¢One's age ¢Female gender= 10%, male = 4% ¢Family history of psychiatric illness ¢Lower educational level ¢Protective factors: Solid social support system, good premorbid psychiatric and physical health, rapid onset of symptoms 20% - military vets, 55-95% -women in sub. use tx Comorbidities associated with PTSD ¢Cardiovascular disease ¢Cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, GI disorders ¢Psychiatric comorbidities are depression, anxiety, substance use disorders ¢Difficulty with interpersonal, social and job relationships ¢TBI ¢Suicide Major Features: PTSD 1.Re-experiencing the trauma - nightmares, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, in which event is relived 2. Avoidance of people, places, things that evoke memory of trauma 3.Increased arousal, hyper-vigilance (tense and on guard), irritable, exaggerated startle response, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating 4.Persistent negative alterations in cognitions and mood - feelings of detachment and distorted cognitions about themselves TRAUMA acronym for PTSD T = traumatic event R = re-experience the trauma A = avoiding people/places/things assoc. with trauma/ emotional numbing U = unable to function