somatoform stuff Flashcards
1
Q
Low IQ and inability to articulate stress
A
conversion disorder
2
Q
hoovers sign
A
conversion disorder
3
Q
educate about disorder
disorder is reversable
psych referral
discuss comorbid psych dx
A
conversion disorder
4
Q
symptoms wax and wane w stress and patients give extremely detailed hx
A
illness anxiety disorder
5
Q
SSRI’s are off label but first line for this somatoform disorder
A
body dysmorphic disorder
also should use psychottherapy
6
Q
avoid being manipulated and treat any underlying medical conditions in these patients
A
malingerers
