Somatic Disorders

Question 1

Fear and concern about dz rather than dramatic symptoms.

Answer 1

Hypochondriasis

Question 2

Chronic disabiling pain experienced by pt in one or more areas. Thought due to psychological stress. Dramatic/vivid pain descriptions

Answer 2

Pain disorder

Question 3

Physical symptoms suggesting illness or injury, but can’t be explained by physical causes Multiple physical complaints. Preoccupation with medical and surgical issues.

Answer 3

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Question 4

AKA hysteria Often precipitating emotional event precedes. Mimics dysfunction in the voluntary root or sensory system. Pschological conflict converted into physical manifestation–>often paralysis

Answer 4

Conversion Disorder

Question 5

Deliberate factitious dz simulation w/ specific end goal (ex: narcs).

Answer 5

Malingering

Question 6

Consciously determined secret simulations or productions of Dz. A) intentional productiong or feigning of physical or psychological s/s B) Motiation for behavior is to assume sick role C) External incentive for behavior absent Muchausens

Answer 6

Facticious disorder