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Mattea Parker
on Dec 11, 2024
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Which finding would lead you to suspect someone has a conversion disorder rather than another medical cause?
A) Muscle atrophy in the "paralyzed" body part
B) Uniform and even numbness in the "damaged" hand
C) Symptoms consistent with the way the neurological system is known to work
D) A great number of accidents and an inability, in a "blind" person, to get around
Conversion Disorder
A mental condition where psychological stress is expressed through physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical condition.
Muscle Atrophy
The wasting or loss of muscle tissue, which can occur due to lack of use, disease, or injury.
Neurological System
The nervous system and its components that regulate the body's activities.
- Identify the differences among disorders like Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, conversion disorder, and somatic symptom disorder.
- Differentiate medical illnesses from mental health issues when assessing symptoms.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences among disorders like Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, conversion disorder, and somatic symptom disorder.
- Differentiate medical illnesses from mental health issues when assessing symptoms.
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