Psychosocial issues and the cosmetic surgery patient Flashcards

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Body dysmorphic disorder is one of the more common psychological disorders seen in people seeking cosmetic surgery.

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T

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Cosmetic surgery is generally contraindicated in patients with body dysmorphic disorder.

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T

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In patients seeking cosmetic surgery, women tend to suffer from a greater number of mental conditions.

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F Men.

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Passive-aggressive patients have a decreased need for postoperative nurturing. .

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F Increased need. Also whine and exhibit childish behaviour

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Strong and confident reassurance is needed post-operatively when dealing with hostile and angry patients.

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With obsessive compulsive patients, the doctor must maintain an authoritative presence.

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F True for sociopathic patients.

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For body dysmorphic disorder, the patient shows a preoccupation and excessive concern with an imagined or slight defect.

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For the diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder, there must be some hindrance to the patient in terms of normal social or occupational functioning.

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The most common complaints in patients with body dysmorphic disorder pertain to the skin, face, hair or nose.

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T

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Body dysmorphic disorder affects around 1 in every 20 patients.

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F 1 in 10.

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Patients with body dysmorphic disorder will perform repetitive compulsive behaviours.

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Koro syndrome is a form of body dysmorphic disorder in Chinese people.

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T It is the delusional belief that the penis is shrinking.

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Patients with body dysmorphic disorder typically see countless doctors for the same problem.

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T

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Patients with body dysmorphic disorder are not at increased risk of suicide.

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F

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Body dysmorphic disorder is not associated with other psychiatric or medical illness.

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F Anxiety/panic d/o, heart disease, diabetes, OCD, substance use, manic-depression

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Social phobias tend to develop after the onset of body dysmorphic disorder.

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F Prior to its onset.

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Depression and substance use usually begin after the onset of body dysmorphic disorder.

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T

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Women with body dysmorphic disorder are often reported to suffer from panic attacks, bulimia and generalised anxiety disorder.

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T

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Men with body dysmorphic disorder are more likely to suffer from bipolar disorder.

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T

20
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In most patients with body dysmorphic disorder, the rate of surgical success is exceedingly poor.

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T

21
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Simple restorative cosmetic procedures, such as botox, are contraindicated in patients with body dysmorphic disorder. .

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F Little risk of severe psychological complications

22
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Most patients with body dysmorphic disorder do not benefit from cosmetic surgery and suffer worsening of symptoms as treatment proceeds.

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T

23
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Regarding body dysmorphic disorder, it is important not to downplay any of the patient’s concerns about their appearance as this may have a significant negative impact on their recovery.

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T

24
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Regarding body dysmorphic disorder, you should try to talk patients out of picking their skin or being worried about their appearance.

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F Attempts to end their compulsive behaviours often leads to further depression, frustration and lack of recovery.

25
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Regarding body dysmorphic disorder, patients should be encouraged to use make-up or camouflage.

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F Hiding their perceived deformity interferes with recovery.

26
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You should be wary of the patient who cannot point out or verbalize the defect or problem they would like improved

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T

27
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Be wary of the patient who requires a magnifying mirror to pick out the problematic defect

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T

28
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Be wary of the patient who demands one particular treatment and is unwilling to contemplate other options suggested by the physician

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T

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It should not be recommended that the patient gain a second opinion

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F