PTSD

What are some symptoms of PTSD

Dreams

Intrusive thoughts

avoiding people

What is adjustment disorder

anything that someone has to adjust to in life (divorce, moving etc)

how long does adjustment disorder last

less than 6m

what is acute stress disorder

someone who experienceed something traumatic is still jumpt 3 days to 4 weeks after

ASD is a a precursor to…

PTSD

which med would you not give pts what have PTSD

Benzos

After a car crash, someone forgets their name or where they live is an example of

Dissociative Amnesia

A person has 2 or more distinct identities that take turns controlling behavior is an example of..

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

You feel detached from yourself, like you’re watching your life from outside your body is an example of…

Depersonalization/Derealization

What are the goals for Dissociative Disorders

improve quality of life

reduce symptoms

what interventions should the nurse use to not have the pt relive trauma

allow them to freely talk

what do grounding techniques do

help with dissociaton/flashbacks and remind pt they are safe