A 30-year-old man who completed a successful course of treatment for Hodgkin disease 2 months ago calls his physician on
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:06 am
A 30-year-old man who completed a successful course of treatment for Hodgkin disease 2 months ago calls his physician on an increasingly frequent basis. He takes his temperature several times daily and contacts the office whenever it is above 37.2°C (99°F). He also has episodes of tingling of his fingers that last several seconds. Although evaluation has shown no evidence of recurrence. he is increasingly fearful that Hodgkin disease may not be detected rapidly enough for successful treatment. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Adjustment disorder with anxiety
B) Dependent personality disorder
C) Generalized anxiety disorder
D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
E) Somatic symptom disorder
A) Adjustment disorder with anxiety
B) Dependent personality disorder
C) Generalized anxiety disorder
D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
E) Somatic symptom disorder