week 5 Flashcards
What is Somatization?
- Psychological distress is expressed as physical symptoms
- Symptoms are not intentional or under conscious control
ANXIETY BASED
What are the different types of somatic disorders?
- Somatic symptom disorder
- illness anxiety disorder
- functional neurological disorder
4.Factitious disorder
Why do individuals who have somatic symptoms disorder refuse psychiatric care?
because they believe they have a physical problem not an anxiety problem.
they believe its medical even with negative test findings
What is illness anxiety disorder also known as?
“Hypochondriasis”
What are the two types of hypochondriacs?
- They constantly go to the doctor, they have a headache but think they have brain cancer
- Other person just doesn’t go to the doctor they’re “fine”
What symptoms does someone experience with illness anxiety disorder?
- anxiety symptoms
- hyperventilate
- chest pain
What is the difference between illness anxiety symptoms and somatic symptoms disorder?
Somatic symptoms=PHYSICAL
illness anxiety=ANXIETY
What is functional neurological disorder knows as?
conversion disorder or hysteria
Describe what functional neurological disorder is?
sudden loss of function
all of the sudden their arm isn’t working or they become blind but there aren’t any medical findings that support that loss of function
Describe Munchausen syndrome.
The Act!!
mom intentionally fakes that the daughter is sick when the daughter isn’t actually sick
What is Munchausen syndrome motivated by?
attention
What are examples of factitious disorders?
munchausen syndrome
Malingering
Describe malingering
same as munchausen but it has a benefit
homeless pts need shelter in winter so they get food, shelter…theres an OBVIOUS benefit
What will we look for in an assessment in somatic symptoms disorders?
- full assessment
- if any dramatic terms are used
- ability to meet their own needs
- family and workplace dynamic
- childhood trauma
- ability to express feelings and needs
- dependence on medication
What are some expected outcomes in somatic symptom disorders?
- MAIN GOAL:live a normal life as possible
- pt will articulate feelings
- pt will resume performance of work-role behaviors
- pt will identify ineffective coping patterns
what are some nursing implementations in somatic symptom disorders?
- DO NOT IMPLY THAT THE SYMPTOMS ARE NOT REAL
- spend time with pt when they are not expressing a physical complaint
- show concern but avoid dependency
- reinforce their strengths
- teach stress reduction techniques
are there any pharmacological therapies for somatic symptom disorders?
No specific meds but they may have an SSRI
Define personality
the individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Define personality disorders
enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates from the individuals culture
are traits inflexible and unpredictable in individuals with personality disorders?
yes
Explain the coping mechanisms for someone with personality disorder. How do they act?
coping mechanisms are primitive and immature
they act like a child
Explain the “patterns” of someone with personality disorders.
maladaptive patterns in behavior, lack of insight, and tendency to blame others.
Do those with a personality disorder tend to seek help?
Naur
What causes personality disorders?
- genetics
- neurobiological
- psychological influences
- cultural considerations