Somatic Symptom Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the criteria for Dx of Somatic Symptom Disorder?
A
> 1 SSx that are distressing or cause sig disruption of daily life
Excess thoughts, feelings, beh related to Sx
2
Q
What are the criteria for Dx of Illness Anxiety Disorder?
A
Preoccupation with health
Somatic Sx are mild or absent
Anxiety about health
>6 mon
3
Q
What are the Criteria of Conversion Disorder?
A
> 1 Sx of altered vol motor/sensory function
- Incompat bet Sx rec neuro or medical conditions
- Sx causes distress/impairment
4
Q
What is factitious disorder?
A
- Intentional production Sx
- Presents self to others as ill
- goal is to assume sick role
- Can be imposed on another
- No 2^ goal
5
Q
What is Malingering?
A
Not a psych disorder
Lying to achieve 2^ goal, benefit or outcome
6
Q
What is the Tx of Somatic Symptom Disorders?
A
SSRI, SNRI, TCA
Psychotherapy
Collaboration bet PCP and Psych
