Principles of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry — Flashcards

_____ disorders are when a patient consciously creates physical and/or psychological symptoms in order to assume a "sick role" and get medical attention and sympathy (primary/internal gain)

What psychiatric disorder is commonly associated with hypoparathyroidism?_____

All patients with diffuse esophageal spasm should be evaluated for _____ conditions

Accumulation of _____ or more life-change units in a single year increases the risk of developing a psychosomatic disorder in that year.

What is the management of delirium in a patient with parkinson's disease?_____

Worsening of symptoms at night is known as _____ which is seen in delirium.

Munchausen syndrome is more common in _____ (gender) and healthcare workers

Huntington disease presents with chorea that can progress to _____ and dementia; also may have aggression

Smith's consultation letter is associated with _____ disorder, intended for primary care physicians