Psychosomatic Disorders — 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)

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

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

_____ is a disorder in which skin-picking used deliberately for producing self-inflicted injury.

Gridiron abdomen (multiple scars on the abdomen) is seen in _____ disorder

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