Caused by a catastrophic event, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, additionally referred to as PTSD, is a condition in which a person may experience anxiety, apprehension, and stress even when there is no longer a precarious threat. Events that instigate the feeling of being powerless and revolve around a series of risk factors are attributes of a traumatic occurrence that result in PTSD. Originating from the creation of fear memories in genes and the response to distress in the brain, scientists…
The focus of my case analysis is J.R., a 53 year old Hispanic male who has retired after serving 23 years in the United States Army. His hobbies include playing golf and watching sports. J.R has health insurance through Tricare and he is able to receive medications at no cost when his prescriptions are filled on the military base at which he sees his primary care provider. He is allergic to shellfish and the reactions that he experiences are hives and airway swelling. He currently smokes 1 pack…