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6 Cards in this Set
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Somatization Disorder
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motivation may be conscious or unconsciuos
pain sx (at least 4), indifferent body sites at least 2 GI sx at least 1 sexual/reproductive problem other than pain at least 1 pseudoneurologic sx Tx: Cognitive behavior therapy, also group therapy |
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Conversion Disorder
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- A sensory or motor sx
- Sx is preceded by a conflict - Not intentional (unconscious) - No finding in medical workup Tx: Psychotherapy (not insight-minded); sx are "stress response"; emphasize "mind-body" connection; hypnosis |
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Hypochondriasis
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- Preoccupation with having a serious disease due to misinterpretation of bodily sensations
- can't be reassured for significant period of time - Not delusional |
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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- Related to OCD
- Preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance - Does not include anorexia nervosa Tx: SSRI, behavioral therapy |
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Factitious Disorder (aka Munchausen's Dz)
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- Sx are intentionally created for purpose of assuming "sick role" and attention/reduction of responsibility that accompanies it
- occurs by proxy (children < 2 y.o.) with complaints of apnea or sz |
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Malingering
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- Feign illness for reasons other than sick role
- Secondary gain, often money is involved Tx: thorough evaluation; allow pt to give up sx with dignity |
