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ysemak - 11-17-09 12:28
A woman is brought to the hospital after a suicide attempt. In talking to a psychiatrist, she denies any prior psychiatric problems but says that about a week ago her apartment burned down. She was trying to get a job before that happened, but when she realized that she had lost everything she had, and that moving in with her family would probably not be possible, she decided to take her own life. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
ysemak - 11-17-09 12:28
A woman is brought to the hospital after a suicide attempt. In talking to a psychiatrist, she denies any prior psychiatric problems but says that about a week ago her apartment burned down. She was trying to get a job before that happened, but when she realized that she had lost everything she had, and that moving in with her family would probably not be possible, she decided to take her own life. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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Re: Psych. conym5 - 11-17-09 21:31 My answer is: a.
Acute stress disorder .. with in 3weeks after the trauma, more than 3weeks is Post traumatic stress disorder. Adjustment disorder...difficult get accomadate to new persons , surroundings..
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Re: Psych. conym5 - 12-23-09 08:51 The symptoms usually appear within minutes of the impact of the stressful stimulus or event, and disappear within 2–3 days (often within hours). Partial or complete amnesia for the episode may be present.
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Re: Psych. komalz - 02-01-10 18:05 My answer is: e.
because she is not finding any way to cope up
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Re: Psych. mtniharika - 04-30-10 09:07 My answer is: a.
Acute stress reaction also called acute stress disorder, psychological shock is a psychological condition arising in response to a terrifying or traumatic event.
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Re: Psych. babbu5508 - 05-21-10 13:44 My answer is: a.
When an individual who has been exposed to a traumatic event develops anxiety symptoms, re-experiencing of the event, and avoidance of related stimuli lasting less than four weeks they may develop acute stress disorder.
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