Chapter 12 - Unit 3 Flashcards
Somatic Symptom Disorders - def
group of disorders characterized by the presence of physical symptoms and signs accompanied by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
People with a somatic disorder - what do they want? Do they know they’re doing it?
They want tests, a big ordeal, etc - they won’t stop until they “find” the cure.
Also, it’s subconscious - they don’t really know they’re being this way.
Factitious Disorder - def
deliberate fabrication of symptoms or self-injury without obvious signs. They want to assume the sick role, etc.
Munchausen Syndrome - def
Worst form of a factitious disorder. They harm themselves so bad that they will probably need hospitalization.
Munchausen Syndrome imposed on another - def
Caregiver injuring whomever they are caring for in order to get attention.
Malingering - def
a conscious process of intentionally producing symptoms for an obvious benefit - like claiming you have non-existent back-pain to get disability.
Somatic Symptom Disorder - how do they describe things?
They are VERY exaggerated.
Illness Anxiety Disorder - what do their concerns involve?
Nothing specific - it reflects their belief that they have an underlying and undetected medical diagnosis.
Conversion disorder - def
essentially, these are functional neurological disorders. They affect voluntary motor or sensory functions and suggest a medical condition. However, it doesn’t!
La Belle Indifférence - what does it mean?
People with a conversion disorder just don’t seem to give a fuck! They are like “ehhh, I’m not worried that I can’t move my foot!”
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
It’s a highly distressing and impairing disorder where people, who appear normal, think they are super ugly and have something physically wrong with them (on the outside).Even if they have cosmetic surgery, it doesn’t fix it.
What is pseudocyesis?
It’s the false belief that one is pregnant, while at the same time the woman’s body may mimic the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
When assessing someone with a somatic symptom disorder, should we be specific?
YES, very - we need to get as many details about the problem as we can.
with a somatic symptom disorder, we need to assess if the patient can meet their own needs. T/F?
True!
Can someone with a somatic symptom disorder move their affected area?
Besides someone with a factitious disorder, they can’t move it.