Evolution of Diagnosis
DSM-III formulated the diagnosis of PTSD with this in mind
What is significant trauma (war, atomic bombs, natural disasters)?
This type of CBT is first-line therapy for PTSD patients
What is trauma-based?
Symptoms must be present for this amount of time in order to diagnose PTSD?
What is one month?
These patients should always be screened for PTSD after a traumatic event
Who are patients with pre-existing psychiatric conditions?
Patients should be counseled to avoid this is a coping mechanism
What is alcohol?
DSM-IV categorized PTSD under this classification of disorders
What are Anxiety Disorders?
These patients warrant an immediate referral to the ER
Who are acutely suicidal patients?
This symptom cluster is characterized by anhedonia and self-blame
What is negative cognition and mood?
PTSD is often co-morbid with these conditions
What are HTN, CVD, and Diabetes?
This is the most effective tool for managing insomnia in patients with PTSD
What is CBT?
The diagnosis of PTSD first appeared in this version of the DSM
What is DSM-III?
These classes of medication can be used to effectively manage PTSD
What are SSRIs and SNRIs?
This symptom cluster includes hyper-vigilance and difficulty sleeping
What is hyperarousal?
Patients with suspected PTSD should receive urine/serum screening for these
What are alcohol and drugs of abuse?
This lifestyle modification enhances mood, reduces anxiety, and provides a stress buffer in patients with PTSD
What is moderate exercise?
As of DSM-V, PTSD is now listed under this category of disorders
What is Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders?
This is the frontline (talk) therapy for treating PTSD
What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)?
There are this many clusters of symptoms for PTSD in the DSM-V
What is four?
Patients with these conditions should be referred to psychiatry more rapidly
What are substance use disorders?
These mindfulness activities have shown marked stress reduction in PTSD patients
What are yoga and meditation?
DSM-V added this fourth cluster of symptoms to the PTSD criteria
What are negative cognitions and mood?
Inpatient treatment is the best first-line therapy for these patients
Who are patients with severe substance use disorders?
PTSD experience these socioeconomic concerns at higher rates than their neurotypical counterparts, making treatment more challenging
What are poverty, homelessness, and unemployment?
These are differential diagnoses that should warrant ER referral
What are unstable angina and MI?
This type of therapy can reduce social isolation and build interpersonal trust
What is group therapy?