A patient has been involved in an automobile accident in which the passenger died. The patient arrives in the clinic with complaints of nightmares, inability to concentrate, and impaired memory
The patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?
A) Posttraumatic stress disorder
B) Developmental difficulties
C) Drug addiction
D) Mild stress
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients with posttraumatic stress syndrome have difficulty sleeping, an exaggerated startle response, excessive vigilance, increased urinary epinephrine levels, and increased body metabolism.
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A. Continue to schedule regular clinic visits for the child to follow her condition. B. Give the mother time to talk about her daughter's illness while she is present. C. Listen patiently to the child as she talks about her illness, letting her tell her story. D. Regulate and modify the child's medications in response to her asthma symptoms.
A nurse is assessing a 12-month-old at a well-baby visit. For what developmental milestones does the nurse assess this child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sitting up by himself or herself b. Transferring objects from one hand to the other c. Able to roll around on the floor d. Using fingers as a pincer to grasp objects e. Trying to imitate words he hears others say
__________ is / are prescribed to prevent swimmer's ear
1. Ciprofloxacin otic drops (Ciloxan) 2. Isopropyl ear drops (EarSol) 3. Colistin (Coly-Mycin S Otic) 4. Gentamicin otic drops
A 30-year-old man notices a firm, 2-cm mass under his areola. He has no other symptoms and no diagnosis of breast cancer in his first-degree relatives. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Breast tissue B) Fibrocystic disease C) Breast cancer D) Lymph node