Question 51 (part 2) · LEK · Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A patient was involved in a very dangerous road accident – the driver of the car he was a passenger of died. A few weeks later the patient began to feel significant mental discomfort. Which of the following typically occurs in this situation:
- A. persistent reliving of the accident with deep fear.
- B. delusions of persecution and reference.
- C. a manic or mixed episode.
- D. delirium.
- E. provocation of dangerous situations similar to the accident.
Hint
Identify the disorder that can start weeks after a catastrophic event and centres on re-experiencing the trauma.
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