PTSD and acute stress disorder are both reactions to stressf…
PTSD and acute stress disorder are both reactions to stressful events. However, they are not the same disorder, and need to be carefully differentiated in diagnoses. Which of the following is true about the differences between these disorders?
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The PMHNP is working in the emergency room and has been asked to evaluate a 34 year old male with a 12 year history of drinking 6-24 beers a day, who was brought in by wife. His wife stated “When I got home from work he was acting crazy, didn’t know where he was and said he couldn’t focus. He stopped drinking cold turkey 2 days ago and hasn’t eaten a thing since”. Administering 100mg of thiamine IM or IV prior to giving any fluids or food with caloric value will prevent the emergence of which of the following?
Read DetailsYou are treating a patient that quit heroin and pain pills x…
You are treating a patient that quit heroin and pain pills x 5 weeks ago. He reports that he is still having trouble sleeping, always switching from hot to cold, and a strong craving to opiates. He asks you how long these symptoms will persist. The best answer is:
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