A client reveals that he becomes panic stricken when he sees a dog. The nurse can assess this
behavior as being consistent with
a. social phobia.
b. specific phobia.
c. agoraphobia.
d. generalized anxiety disorder.
ANS: B
Intense, persistent fear of an object is a clinical manifestation of a specific phobia. Option A: Social
phobias involve fear of a social situation. Option C: Agoraphobia involves fear of an environment
from which escape would be difficult. Option D: Generalized anxiety disorder involves generalized
anxiety rather than a specific fear.
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a. Obturator test b. Test for Murphy sign c. Assess for rebound tenderness d. Iliopsoas muscle test
A client is prescribed azithromycin for a respiratory infection. The nurse understands that this agent is a:
a. fluoroquinolone. c. carbapenem. b. tetracycline. d. macrolide.
Which organs are affected by lead consumption?
a. Bones b. Muscles c. Pancreas d. Nerves e. Eyes
6.5 รท 100 =
A. 0.0065 B. 0.00065 C. 0.65 D. 0.065