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Physical or somatic complaints unexplained by a medical condition
Symptoms are NOT intentionally produced |
somatoform disorder
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About 50% of patients with a somatoform disorder also have...
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another mental illness
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what are the DSM IV criteria for somatoform disorders?
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pain (4 diff places), GI (2), sexual (1), and psueoneurologic (1)
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before what age must a somatoform dz present?
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before 30yo
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are somatoforms more common in males or females?
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females
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Preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease based on misinterpretation of bodily symptoms
Persists despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance. sx for at least 6 months |
hypochondriasis
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hypochondiasis is more common in men or women
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equal
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tx for Hypochondriasis
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see them often and refer for psych counsel
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______________ are when someone produces neuro signs but there is not neurological reason why and they are not intentionally produced.
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conversion disorders
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in what sex is conversion disorder more common and what side of the body?
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females, left
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Significant pain complaints not fully explained by a medical condition. Symptoms are not intentionally produced
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pain disorder
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acute VS chronic pain disorders
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acute <6months
chronic <6 months |
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If a slight physical anomaly is present, the person’s concern is markedly excessive.
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body dysmorphic syndrome
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assume the “sick role”
They know they are doing it but don’t know why they are doing it |
factitious disorder (munchausen)
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A disorder in which signs and symptoms of physical and mental disorders are intentionally produced by the patient
They know they are doing it and they know why they are doing it |
malingering. done for some secondary purpose. law suit, money, etc
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