A mother brings her son to the Emergency Department and tells the ...

[folubunmi]

A mother brings her son to the Emergency Department and tells the nurse that her son must have PTSD, because 2 days ago he witnessed a car accident in which there were fatalities.
 
  She is convinced that her son has PTSD because he has been crying when he talks about the incident. She believes that boys are at greater risk for PTSD because they don't typically cry. She read on the internet that PTSD can have dangerous consequences, so she wants her son to get some medication to cure the PTSD before it gets too bad. Which of these statements by the nurse would accurately correct this mother's misunderstanding about PTSD? Select all that apply.
 
  A. There are no long-term or dangerous consequences from PTSD.
  B. Women appear to be at greater risk of this disorder than men.
  C. Medications have been found to be effective in treating symptoms of depression or anxiety but do not represent a cure for the disorder.
  D. Fewer than 10 of trauma victims develop PTSD.

Question 2

A client who has been diagnosed with a phobic disorder asks the nurse if there are any medications that would be beneficial in treating phobic disorders. Which of the following would be accurate responses by the nurse? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Some antianxiety agents have been successful in treating social phobias.
  B. Some antidepressant agents have been successful in diminishing symptoms of agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder (social phobia).
  C. Specific phobias are generally not treated with medication unless accompanied by panic attacks.
  D. Beta-blockers have been used successfully to treat phobic responses to public performance.

[brbarasa]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Items B, C, and D are evidence-based pieces of information. Item A is incorrect since, in fact, dangerous consequences of unmanaged PTSD may include depression and/or suicide.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
All of the listed pharmacological treatments are evidence-based treatments for phobic disorders.

[folubunmi]

Correct answers!

[brbarasa]

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