PTSD Trauma Evaluation and Diagnosis 2

Question 1

According to DSM-5, how long must PTSD symptoms persist to meet diagnostic criteria?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 month

Answer

DSM-5 requires that PTSD symptoms persist for more than one month before a full diagnosis can be made.

Question 2

Which structured clinical interview is considered the gold standard for diagnosing PTSD?

Accepted Answer

CAPS-5

Answer

The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) is widely regarded as the gold-standard diagnostic interview for PTSD.

Question 3

A veteran reports recurrent distressing dreams related to combat but denies flashbacks or hypervigilance. Which DSM-5 PTSD criterion cluster do the nightmares belong to?

Accepted Answer

Criterion B – Intrusion symptoms

Answer

Recurrent distressing dreams related to the traumatic event fall under Criterion B (Intrusion symptoms) in DSM-5.

Question 4

When evaluating for PTSD, which condition must always be considered in the differential because it shares features such as re-experiencing and avoidance?

Accepted Answer

Acute Stress Disorder

Answer

Acute Stress Disorder presents with many overlapping symptoms but is distinguished by its time frame of 3 days to 1 month post-trauma.

Question 5

The 'Dissociative Subtype' specifier in DSM-5 PTSD is characterized by which two primary symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization and derealization

Answer

The Dissociative Subtype is marked by persistent or recurrent depersonalization and/or derealization in addition to meeting full PTSD criteria.

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PTSD Trauma Evaluation and Diagnosis 2