This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Basics of Psychiatry, Subject name: Psychiatry
A patient wanting to scratch for itching in his amputated limb is an example of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Phantom limb hallucination, B. Reflex hallucination, C. Illusion, D. Pseudo hallucination
A: Phantom limb hallucination
Answer: A: Phantom limb hallucination 
Explanation: -This is an example of phantom limb hallucination in which patient is getting sensations from a limb which has been amputated. - In reflex hallucinations, stimulus in one modality causes hallucinations in another modality. E.g- A patient repoed that when he heard the sound of water falling from the tap, he would also sta seeing the 'God' sitting in his room. -Illusion is false perception of a real object. E.g. Seeing a snake instead of the rope