A 41-year-old man survived a serious motor vehicle crash 7 months ago. He has intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of driving, exaggerated

Question

A 41-year-old man survived a serious motor vehicle crash 7 months ago. He has intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of driving, exaggerated startle, irritability, and negative mood. Symptoms impair work. He does not use substances. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Answer

Panic disorder

Answer

Adjustment disorder

Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Answer

Acute stress disorder

PTSD — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 41-year-old man survived a serious motor vehicle crash 7 months ago. He has intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of driving, exaggerated startle, irritability, and negative mood. Symptoms impair work. He does not use substances. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?