Somatic Symptom & Related Disorders

Question 1

What is criterion A for Somatic Symptom disorders?

Answer 1

one or more physical Sx that is distressing and or results in disrupting daily life

Question 2

What is criterion B for Somatic Symptom disorders?

Answer 2

excessive thoughts, feelings, and or behaviors related to these somatic symptoms or associated health concerns
1. disproportionate & persistent thoughts about Sx
2. persistent high anxiety about Sx
3. devoting too much time/energy on Sx

Question 3

How is chronicity defined in Somatic symptom disorders?

Answer 3

state of being persistently symptomatic

Question 4

What are the levels of severity for SSD?

Answer 4

Mild: 1
Moderate: 2 or more
Severe: 2 or more + multiple Sx

Question 5

What is criterion A of factitious disorder?

Answer 5

falsification of physical or psychological Sx or intentional self-injury/disease

Question 6

What are criteria B & C for SSD?

Answer 6

B. assumes sick role
C. deceptive behavior; Malingering

Question 7

What are some indications of Factitious disorder?

Answer 7

gridiron abdomen, works a medical position, unusual knowledge of med terms, abuses substances, unusually accepting of surgery

Question 8

What are some deception Sx?

Answer 8

fabricating events that started Sx
manipulates laboratory tests
falsifies med records
physically injures self/induces illness