MH709 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE
Provide 3 examples of "re-experiencing" symptoms that occur in PTSD.
Intrusive thoughts;
Nightmares;
Dissociation;
Psychological Distress at triggers;
Physiological reactions to triggers.
Provide 3 examples of the cognitive distortions that occur in PTSD.
Negative beliefs and expectations about the world; Self-blame and guilt;
Negative emotional states;
Anhedonia; Detachment;
Inability to feel positively.
Which DSM 5 diagnosis does Criterion D of PTSD symptoms mimic?
Depressive disorders
Provide three examples of Criterion E symptoms that occur in PTSD.
Sleep difficulties;
Irritability;
Poor concentration;
Hypervigilance;
, Exaggerated startle response;
Self-destructive behaviour.
What is the minimum duration symptoms need to be present prior to a diagnosis
of PTSD being made?
One month
What is the primary difference between the diagnoses of Acute Stress Disorder
and PTSD?
Duration of symptoms
Which neurological anatomical structures form the limbic system and are
responsible for creation of memories?
Cingulate gyrus,
Hippocampus,
Thalamus, and
Amygdala.
Which neurotransmitter serve an inhibitory role in the fight or flight stress
response?
GABA
Describe the dysregulated HPA axis seen in chronic stress.
Stress-induced hypercortisolism leads to "burn out" of system with subsequent chronic
hypocortisolism. However, cortico-releasing factor continues to be released, which
stimulates further release of norepinephrine and leads to anatomical changes and
neurotransmitter abnormalities.
Which two medication classes are first-line treatments for PTSD symptoms?
LATEST UPDATE
Provide 3 examples of "re-experiencing" symptoms that occur in PTSD.
Intrusive thoughts;
Nightmares;
Dissociation;
Psychological Distress at triggers;
Physiological reactions to triggers.
Provide 3 examples of the cognitive distortions that occur in PTSD.
Negative beliefs and expectations about the world; Self-blame and guilt;
Negative emotional states;
Anhedonia; Detachment;
Inability to feel positively.
Which DSM 5 diagnosis does Criterion D of PTSD symptoms mimic?
Depressive disorders
Provide three examples of Criterion E symptoms that occur in PTSD.
Sleep difficulties;
Irritability;
Poor concentration;
Hypervigilance;
, Exaggerated startle response;
Self-destructive behaviour.
What is the minimum duration symptoms need to be present prior to a diagnosis
of PTSD being made?
One month
What is the primary difference between the diagnoses of Acute Stress Disorder
and PTSD?
Duration of symptoms
Which neurological anatomical structures form the limbic system and are
responsible for creation of memories?
Cingulate gyrus,
Hippocampus,
Thalamus, and
Amygdala.
Which neurotransmitter serve an inhibitory role in the fight or flight stress
response?
GABA
Describe the dysregulated HPA axis seen in chronic stress.
Stress-induced hypercortisolism leads to "burn out" of system with subsequent chronic
hypocortisolism. However, cortico-releasing factor continues to be released, which
stimulates further release of norepinephrine and leads to anatomical changes and
neurotransmitter abnormalities.
Which two medication classes are first-line treatments for PTSD symptoms?
