Factitious Disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What condition shows motivation to assume the sick role?
A
Factitious disorder
2
Q
What factor differentiates malingering from factitious disorder?
A
Having external incentive
3
Q
25 yo prisoner claiming to be depressed is hospitalized after he swallowed some razor blades. Razor blades were carefully wrapped with surgical tape before swallowing. Confesses he wanted some time out of prison. Dx?
A
Factitious Disorder
