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define SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER (SSD)
distress/excessive focus on physical complaints out of proportion to any findings/disease
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define SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER (SSD)
distress/excessive focus on physical complaints out of proportion to any findings/disease
define ILLNESS ANXIETY DISORDER
recurring anxiety of presence of illness w/temporary relief w/normal findings
describe FACTITIOUS DISORDER
individual acts as if they have illness motivated by attention & sympathy; visible symptoms are self-inflicted
aka: factitious disorder
Munchausen syndrome
define FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS
neurologic symptoms w/o physical cause & patient unaware symptoms from psyche
define CONVERSION DISORDER
serious temporary/ongoing changes in function such as paralysis/blindness
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER (SSD) | distress/excessive focus on physical complaints out of proportion to any findings/disease |
define ILLNESS ANXIETY DISORDER | recurring anxiety of presence of illness w/temporary relief w/normal findings |
describe FACTITIOUS DISORDER | individual acts as if they have illness motivated by attention & sympathy; visible symptoms are self-inflicted |
aka: factitious disorder | Munchausen syndrome |
define FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS | neurologic symptoms w/o physical cause & patient unaware symptoms from psyche |
define CONVERSION DISORDER | serious temporary/ongoing changes in function such as paralysis/blindness |
define MALINGERING | intentional creation of false/exaggerated physical/psychological symptoms w/the motivation being avoiding work or incentives |
describe SUBSTANCE ABUSE | addictive use of substance that is dangerous & leads to significant impaired function & recurrent legal/personal issues |
define ALCOHOLISM | chronic dependence w/specific withdrawl signs & symptoms |
describe DELIRIUM TREMENS | sudden & severe mental changes/seizures from going cold turkey from alcohol |
define DRUG ABUSE | excessive use of illicit/recreational/prescription drugs |
describe DRUG OVERDOSE | potentially fatal/accidental/intentional overuse of drug; treated w/Narcan or naloxone |
describe GENDER DYSPHORIA | sex @ birth doesn't match gender creating stress; begins in early childhood |
define PTOSIS | drooping of upper eyelid caused by muscle weakness/paralysis |
aka: ptosis | blepharoptosis |
define CHALAZION | hard nodule/cyst generally on upper eyelid caused by obstruction of sebaceous gland |
define HORDEOLUM | pus filled & painful lesion on eyelid from acute infection of sebaceous gland |
aka: hordeolum | stye or sty |
describe BLEPHARITIS | swelling of eyelid gen @ eyelash follicles; s/s: redness, swelling, crusting along eyelid |
describe EXTROPION | eversion of edge of eyelid (lower) associated w/aging that causes eye irritation so the tears don't drain; s/s: properly, redness, pain, & corneal breakdown |
describe ENTROPION | inversion of edge of eyelid (lower) where the lashes rub against cornea causing abrasion |
describe PERIORBITAL EDEMA | swelling of tissue surrounding eye associated w/allergies, nephrotic syndrome, & cellulitis; s/s: bloated face & swollen eyes |
describe CONJUNCTIVITIS | inflammation of conjunctiva from a viral infection, allergy, or irritants |
aka: conjunctivitis | pink eye |
describe DACRYOADENITIS | inflammation of lacrimal gland caused by bacteria/viral/fungal infection; s/s: sudden severe pain, redness, & pressure above eye |
define DACRYOCYSTITIS | blockage, inflammation, or infection of lacrimal sac & nasolacrimal duct accompanied by bacterial infection |
define SUBCONJUNCTIVAL HEMORRHAGE | bleeding between conjunctiva & sclera from a injury causing red area over white of eye |
describe XEROPHTHALMIA | tear glands don't make enough tears bc of age, systemic disease, or lack of vitamin A |
aka: xerophthalmia | dry eye |
describe UVEITIS | inflammation of uvea leading to swelling, irritation, & potential permanent vision loss |