NRSG 2500 Anxiety, Trauma, and Addiction (for
the final)-QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED &
REVISED ANSWERS (NEW) 2026.
anxiety
feeling of discomfort, apprehension, or dread r/t anticipation of danger. source is nonspecific
generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety more days than not for at least 6 months not from organic factors (hyperthyroidism,
caffeine). associated with somatic symptoms
symptoms of GAD cause
distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
nursing interventions for GAD
educate pt and family about nature of illness and symptoms
safety for a pt with GAD
don't leave alone with severe anxiety or panic
acute stress disorder
PTSD s/s lasting from 2 days up to 4 weeks
post traumatic stress disorder
s/s last more than 1 month
adjustment disorder
, s/s occur within 3 months of stressor and subside within 6 months of stressor removal
PTSD is a reaction to an
extreme trauma
s/s of PTSD
re-experiencing event, high anxiety, numbing of responses, avoidance of stimuli, intrusive
nightmares, inability to remember certain aspects, negative alterations in mood
what influences the development of PTSD?
severity and duration of stressor, preparation for event, death, numbers affected, amount of
control over reoccurrence, location, effective coping, pre-existing psychopathology, social
support
How to develop trust with a patient with PTSD?
stay with them during flashbacks and nightmares. offer reassurance of safety and support
treatment for PTSD
cognitive therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, group/family therapy, eye movement
desensitization, pharmacology
pt outcomes for ptsd
acknowledge trauma and impact, fewer flashbacks, coping strategies, realistic goals, include
others in recovery, attend support group
what constitutes a substance use disorder?
the final)-QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED &
REVISED ANSWERS (NEW) 2026.
anxiety
feeling of discomfort, apprehension, or dread r/t anticipation of danger. source is nonspecific
generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety more days than not for at least 6 months not from organic factors (hyperthyroidism,
caffeine). associated with somatic symptoms
symptoms of GAD cause
distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
nursing interventions for GAD
educate pt and family about nature of illness and symptoms
safety for a pt with GAD
don't leave alone with severe anxiety or panic
acute stress disorder
PTSD s/s lasting from 2 days up to 4 weeks
post traumatic stress disorder
s/s last more than 1 month
adjustment disorder
, s/s occur within 3 months of stressor and subside within 6 months of stressor removal
PTSD is a reaction to an
extreme trauma
s/s of PTSD
re-experiencing event, high anxiety, numbing of responses, avoidance of stimuli, intrusive
nightmares, inability to remember certain aspects, negative alterations in mood
what influences the development of PTSD?
severity and duration of stressor, preparation for event, death, numbers affected, amount of
control over reoccurrence, location, effective coping, pre-existing psychopathology, social
support
How to develop trust with a patient with PTSD?
stay with them during flashbacks and nightmares. offer reassurance of safety and support
treatment for PTSD
cognitive therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, group/family therapy, eye movement
desensitization, pharmacology
pt outcomes for ptsd
acknowledge trauma and impact, fewer flashbacks, coping strategies, realistic goals, include
others in recovery, attend support group
what constitutes a substance use disorder?
