front 1 What is the gold standard diagnostic tool for PTSD | back 1 CAPS-5 |
front 2 Intrusion symptoms of PTSD | back 2 Recurrent, intrusive distressing memories of the trauma |
front 3 Avoidance symptoms of PTSD | back 3 Avoidance of conversations, thoughts, people, places, or activities that are reminders of the event |
front 4 Persistent negative alterations in thinking and mood symptoms of PTSD | back 4 Anhedonia Negative mood state Estrangement from others |
front 5 Hyperarousal symptoms of PTSD | back 5 Decreased concentration Easily startled Hypervigilance Insomnia |
front 6 Dissociative symptoms of PTSD | back 6 Depersonalization or derealization |
front 7 How long should therapy be maintained for PTSD | back 7 At least ONE year |
front 8 How long should SSRI treatment for PTSD be treated for | back 8 8-12 weeks |
front 9 What augmentation agent is used for sleep difficulties/nightmares | back 9 Prazosin |
front 10 What augmentation agent is used for anger | back 10 Lamotrigine (anticonvulsants) |
front 11 What augmentation agent is used for intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance | back 11 Risperidone and quetiapine (antipsychotics) |
front 12 Which SSRI is FDA approved for long-term management of PTSD | back 12 Sertraline |
front 13 Which two TCAs can be used in the treatment of PTSD | back 13 Amitriptyline Imipramine (Tofranil) |
front 14 Which agent used for PTSD is associated with QT prolongation | back 14 Mirtazapine |
front 15 If psychotic symptoms are part of the PTSD how should a pt be treated | back 15 SSRIs |
front 16 If psychotic symptoms are comorbid with PTSD how should a pt be treated | back 16 Risperidone (SGA) |
front 17 OCD is characterized by what two things | back 17 Intrusive obsessive thoughts Compulsive ritualistic behaviors |
front 18 What treatment should be used for mild OCD | back 18 CBT alone |
front 19 What treatment should be used for severe OCD | back 19 SSRI +/- CBT |
front 20 Obsessions associated with OCD | back 20 Contamination, sexual, religious, aggression, lack of self-control, doubt/completeness, etc. |
front 21 Compulsion associated with OCD | back 21 Hand washing, cleaning rituals, avoiding situations, asking forgiveness, avoiding being around others |
front 22 If a pt with OCD is unsuccessful with an SSRI, another SSRI should be tried before augmenting therapy? T/F | back 22 True |
front 23 How many adequate trials with anti-depressant must be completed before augmenting with another drug | back 23 Three One trial must have been with clomipramine |
front 24 What is the first line therapy for children with OCD | back 24 ERP |
front 25 Which SSRI is not altered in patients with significant renal impairment | back 25 Sertraline |
front 26 Typical antipsychotics are recommended for OCD | back 26 False- Use aripiprazole, risperidone, or haloperidol |
front 27 Second line therapy for OCD | back 27 SSRIs Antipsychotics |