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Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a common symptom of somatic symptom disorder?

  1. Persistent pain

  2. Fatigue

  3. Gastrointestinal problems

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by persistent physical symptoms that are not caused by an underlying medical condition.

What is the difference between somatic symptom disorder and hypochondriasis?

  1. Somatic symptom disorder is more severe than hypochondriasis.

  2. Hypochondriasis is more severe than somatic symptom disorder.

  3. There is no difference between the two disorders.

  4. Hypochondriasis is a type of somatic symptom disorder.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hypochondriasis is a specific type of somatic symptom disorder in which the person has an excessive fear of having a serious illness.

What is the most common treatment for somatic symptom disorder?

  1. Medication

  2. Therapy

  3. Lifestyle changes

  4. A combination of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most effective treatment for somatic symptom disorder typically involves a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing somatic symptom disorder?

  1. Having a history of trauma

  2. Experiencing chronic stress

  3. Having a family history of the disorder

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can increase the risk of developing somatic symptom disorder.

What is the prognosis for somatic symptom disorder?

  1. The disorder is usually chronic and disabling.

  2. The disorder can be effectively treated and most people recover.

  3. The disorder is always fatal.

  4. There is no cure for the disorder.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

With proper treatment, most people with somatic symptom disorder can experience significant improvement in their symptoms and overall functioning.

Which of the following is a symptom of conversion disorder?

  1. Blindness

  2. Paralysis

  3. Speech problems

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conversion disorder is characterized by physical symptoms that suggest a neurological or other general medical condition, but that are not caused by an underlying medical condition.

What is the difference between conversion disorder and malingering?

  1. Conversion disorder is more severe than malingering.

  2. Malingering is more severe than conversion disorder.

  3. There is no difference between the two disorders.

  4. Conversion disorder is a type of malingering.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conversion disorder and malingering are both characterized by physical symptoms that are not caused by an underlying medical condition. However, in conversion disorder, the symptoms are believed to be caused by psychological factors, while in malingering, the symptoms are intentionally produced for personal gain.

What is the most common treatment for conversion disorder?

  1. Medication

  2. Therapy

  3. Lifestyle changes

  4. A combination of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most effective treatment for conversion disorder typically involves a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing conversion disorder?

  1. Having a history of trauma

  2. Experiencing chronic stress

  3. Having a family history of the disorder

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can increase the risk of developing conversion disorder.

What is the prognosis for conversion disorder?

  1. The disorder is usually chronic and disabling.

  2. The disorder can be effectively treated and most people recover.

  3. The disorder is always fatal.

  4. There is no cure for the disorder.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

With proper treatment, most people with conversion disorder can experience significant improvement in their symptoms and overall functioning.

Which of the following is a symptom of illness anxiety disorder?

  1. Excessive worry about having a serious illness

  2. Avoidance of doctors and medical settings

  3. Repeatedly checking one's body for signs of illness

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Illness anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite the absence of any physical evidence of illness.

What is the difference between illness anxiety disorder and hypochondriasis?

  1. Illness anxiety disorder is more severe than hypochondriasis.

  2. Hypochondriasis is more severe than illness anxiety disorder.

  3. There is no difference between the two disorders.

  4. Illness anxiety disorder is a type of hypochondriasis.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Illness anxiety disorder and hypochondriasis are both characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite the absence of any physical evidence of illness.

What is the most common treatment for illness anxiety disorder?

  1. Medication

  2. Therapy

  3. Lifestyle changes

  4. A combination of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most effective treatment for illness anxiety disorder typically involves a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing illness anxiety disorder?

  1. Having a history of trauma

  2. Experiencing chronic stress

  3. Having a family history of the disorder

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can increase the risk of developing illness anxiety disorder.

What is the prognosis for illness anxiety disorder?

  1. The disorder is usually chronic and disabling.

  2. The disorder can be effectively treated and most people recover.

  3. The disorder is always fatal.

  4. There is no cure for the disorder.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

With proper treatment, most people with illness anxiety disorder can experience significant improvement in their symptoms and overall functioning.

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