A Patient Who Fears Serious Heart Disease Was Referred to the Mental

Multiple Choice

A patient who fears serious heart disease was referred to the mental health center by a cardiologist after extensive diagnostic evaluation showed no physical illness.The patient says,"I have tightness in my chest and my heart misses beats.I'm frequently absent from work.I don't go out much because I need to rest." Which health problem is most likely?

A) Dysthymic disorder
B) Antisocial personality disorder
C) Simple somatic symptom disorder
D) Prominent health anxiety (hypochondriasis)