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PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health)

1. Which of the following accurately describes the symptoms of PTSD?

A. Flashbacks, bad dreams, and frightening thoughts fall into the category of precarious PTSD symptoms

B. Hyperarousal symptoms are usually triggered by things that remind one of the traumatic event, and they can make the person feel stressed and angry

C. Staying away from places, events, or objects that are reminders of the experience, feeling emotionally numb, and losing interest in activities that were enjoyable in the past are known as avoidance symptoms

D. Sometimes people have very serious symptoms that go away after a few weeks. This is known as Generalized Stress Disorder (GSD)

2. To be diagnosed with PTSD, a person must have all of the following for at least one month EXCEPT:

A. At least two avoidance symptoms

B. At least one re-experiencing symptom

C. At least two hyperarousal symptoms

D. Symptoms that make it hard to go about daily life, go to school or work, be with friends, and take care of important tasks

3. Desensitization uses mental imagery, writing, or visits to the place where the event happened in order to help people with PTSD cope with their feelings.

A. True

B. False

4. Which of the following is an accurate statement about medications used to treat PTSD?

A. Zoloft and Paxil are the two medications approved by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults with PTSD

B. Medications taken to treat PTSD may cause side effects such as sleeplessness or drowsiness, agitation, and headaches

C. Benzodiazepines are given to people with PTSD to help them relax and sleep

D. All of the above

5. For those who have PTSD, it is critical to seek the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

A. True

B. False

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