intermediatePTSDcombined treatmentpsychotherapySSRICPTprolonged exposuretrauma-focused
A 38-year-old female veteran presents with a three-year history of posttraumatic stress disorder related to combat exposure. She reports intrusive memories, hypervigilance, emotional numbing, difficulty sleeping, and avoidance of situations that remind her of her trauma. Her PCL-5 score is 54, and she has been unable to maintain employment due to her symptoms. She has no comorbid substance use, no psychotic features, and no active suicidal ideation. She has not previously received any psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy for PTSD. The PMHNP is developing an integrated treatment plan. Which of the following best represents the evidence-based approach to combining pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy for this patient?