NU665C Regis College EXAM 2 NEWEST!!! ACTUAL COMPLETE
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DID Symptoms:Presence of two or more distinct
identity statesAmnesia (gaps in
What is the clinical
presentation of DID, memory not explained by normal
and how does it differ forgetting)Identity disruption (marked changes in
from PTSD?
affect, behavior, perception)
Differences from PTSD:DID involves identity
fragmentation, whereas PTSD focuses on
trauma-related fear and hyperarousalDID has
more severe dissociation and
amnesia than PTSD
What are the three Phase 1: Stabilization - Safety, symptom
phases of DID
management, emotional regulation Phase 2:
treatment, and what is
the goal of each phase? Trauma Processing - Gradual integration of
traumatic memories Phase 3: Integration -
Strengthening identity, improving daily
functioning
SSRIs/SNRIs - Treat comorbid depression &
How can medication be
anxiety
used in the
management of DID, Atypical antipsychotics - Used for dissociative
and what are its symptoms in severe cases Prazosin - Can reduce
limitations?
trauma-related nightmares
Limitations: No medication specifically treats
DID; therapy remains the primary treatment
Intrusion Symptoms - Flashbacks, nightmares,
distressing memories Avoidance - Avoiding
What are the core symptom
trauma-related thoughts, places, people
clusters of PTSD according
Negative Alterations in Cognition & Mood - Guilt,
to DSM-5-TR?
emotional numbing, distorted blame
Alterations in Arousal & Reactivity - Hypervigilance, irritability,
startle response
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