Somatoform Disorders and Eating Disorders Flashcards
How is somatization disorders defined?
Psychiatric disorders characterized by presence of somatic (physical) complaints, symptoms are typically medically unexplainable and cause significant distress
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder more commonly known as?
Hypochondriasis
Is Somatic Symptom Disorder more common in men or females?
Slightly more common in females, females have higher number of complaints
What is an important symptom that needs to be present according to the DSM-5 criteria for Somatic Symptom Disorder?
Anxiety
What is the screening questionnaire for Somatic Symptom Disorder?
PHQ-15
How is Conversion Disorder defined?
Characterized by medically unexplained neurologic or motor symptoms
What are some risk factors associated with Conversion Disorder?
Patients with low SES
Patients from Rural Areas
Low education level
How is Illness Anxiety Disorder defined?
Characterized by excessive worry over having or getting an illness
What is another name for Factitious Disorder that is more commonly known by the public?
Munchausen’s Syndrome
Is Factitious Disorder motivated by secondary gain (ie. money, time off work, etc.)
No, it is intentional as they want to be sick
What are some other psychiatric disorders associated with Anorexia Nervosa?
Anxiety, depression, OCD, SUD
How does the DSM-5 define Anorexia Nervosa?
Voluntary caloric restriction to reduce or avoid gaining weight, low body weight. Intense fear of gaining weight.
How is the severity of Anorexia Nervosa characterized by?
BMI
Severe = BMI 15
What treatment is evidence based in Anorexia Nervosa?
CBT and MANTRA, no effective pharmacological treatments but can treat underlying psych disorders (anxiety)
What psychiatric condition has the highest mortality rate?
Anorexia Nervosa (5/1,000)
