MCQ Psychiatry Answer 19

The Correct Answer is D

Of the conditions listed, borderline personality disorder is the most likely diagnosis in this patient. One diagnostic hallmark of this disorder is a history of self-destructive behavior, often manifesting itself as accident proneness. The behavior frequently dates to adolescence. These patients may demand prompt solutions to problems and may pressure the physician to prescribe mediation. Complicated or incomplete recovery from organic or functional illness may occur. Patients with borderline personality disorder may consciously or unconsciously invent vague, undiagnosable illnesses, such as chronic viral infection or chronic pain.

Ref:
1)Sansone RA, Sansone LA: Borderline personality disorder: Office diagnosis and management. Am Fam Physician 1991; 44 (1): 194-198.
2) American Psychiatric Association, 1994, pp 650-654.

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