The Great Majority of Cases Previously Diagnosed as Hypochondriasis, Would

question 147

True/False

The great majority of cases previously diagnosed as hypochondriasis, would now be diagnosed under the DSM-5 criteria as having somatic symptom disorder.

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Definitions:

Essential

Necessary; when referring to blood pressure, indicates an elevation without apparent cause.

Hypokalemia

A medical condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood.

Potassium Deficiency

A state in which the body has lower than necessary levels of potassium, impacting various bodily functions, particularly muscle and nerve function.

Therapeutic Diets

Specially tailored diets designed to treat specific medical conditions or diseases, often prescribed by healthcare professionals.