TTC PTSD Assessment & Diagnosis 3

Question 1

A trauma survivor endorses recurrent distressing dreams related to the traumatic event. Under DSM-5, this symptom falls under which criterion?

Accepted Answer

Criterion B – Intrusion symptoms

Answer

Recurrent distressing dreams related to the trauma are classified as an intrusion symptom under Criterion B of DSM-5 PTSD criteria.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a required feature for a DSM-5 PTSD diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Co-occurring major depressive episode

Answer

A comorbid major depressive episode is common with PTSD but is not required for the diagnosis; PTSD has its own distinct criteria.

Question 3

The Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5) is primarily used to assess which component of PTSD evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Trauma history and qualifying traumatic event exposure

Answer

The LEC-5 is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events across 17 categories, establishing Criterion A exposure.

Question 4

In a differential diagnosis between PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which symptom is more distinctive of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Trauma-specific flashbacks and nightmares

Answer

Trauma-specific flashbacks and nightmares are hallmark intrusion symptoms of PTSD and are not core features of BPD.

Question 5

Which structured clinical interview assesses both current and lifetime PTSD diagnoses according to DSM-5 criteria?

Accepted Answer

SCID-5

Answer

The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that evaluates current and lifetime psychiatric diagnoses including PTSD.

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TTC PTSD Assessment & Diagnosis 3