A combat veteran has symptoms of flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance for 3 months after a traumatic event. Which is recommended first-line ther...

Question

A combat veteran has symptoms of flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance for 3 months after a traumatic event. Which is recommended first-line therapy

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with trauma focus

Answer

Long-term benzodiazepines

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High-dose antipsychotic medication

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Immediate ECT

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Psychoanalysis only

MCQ (SBA): Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A combat veteran has symptoms of flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance for 3 months after a traumatic event. Which is recommended first-line therapy