Medically Unexplained Symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
what is the definition of a functional disorder
A
no organic disease process
2
Q
what type of gait disturbance is a functional disorder
A
walking on ice gait
3
Q
what can ‘trigger’ chronic fatigue syndrome
A
post-viral infection
4
Q
what is the standard management of functional disorders
A
CBT + tricyclic
5
Q
functional disorders do not respond to treatment. true or false
A
false. 60% response to Tx
6
Q
“fabricating condition for other reason eg. work” describes
A
malingering
7
Q
“person made up having a disorder” describes
A
factitious disorder
8
Q
“a Freudian theory, where psychological angst becomes physical symptoms” describes
A
conversion disorder
9
Q
“physical symptoms due to mental distress not disease” describes
A
somatization
