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Which of the following is the MOST appropriate antipsychotic choice for a patient with a history of hyperprolactinemia secondary to antipsychotic use, who has a BMI in the obese range and who struggles to take medication multiple times per day due to cognitive issues?

LM is a 72-year-old patient that is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and moderate depressive symptoms. She currently takes medication for blood pressure and cholesterol. No other medications. LM and her clinician agree that starting a medication would be appropriate. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate option to recommend?

Use the drag and drop feature to make the sentence correct for the equation  \( f(x)=-3sin[8 \pi(x-4) ] \) The amplitude is [[1]], the period is [[2]], and the phase shift is [[3]] units to the [[4]]. You do not need to show work for this problem.

A 96-year-old woman reports progressive hearing loss over the past several years. Which of the following is NOT a typical age-related change contributing to presbycusis?

A patient presents with dull, poorly localized abdominal pain accompanied by nausea. The pain originates from the intestines and peritoneal lining. What type of pain is this?

A 58-year-old man presents with complaints of numbness and inability to feel pain or temperature on the right side of his body below the waist. He reports that light touch and vibration sensation are intact. MRI reveals a lesion in the left lateral spinal cord at the T10 level.

A 9-year-old child struggles in school, frequently interrupts others, talks excessively, blurts out answers, and forgets items despite reminders. The child denies sadness or anxiety and expresses embarrassment, saying, “I can’t help it.” Neuropsychological testing shows normal IQ. Which pathophysiologic mechanism most likely explains these symptoms?  

A 65-year-old woman reports intermittent episodes of vertigo, left-sided hearing loss, ear fullness, and a low-pitch “ocean-like” noise. Which condition is most likely?

An NP student asks a patient complaining of dizziness to stand with feet together, arms at the sides, and eyes open. Then the patient is asked to close their eyes while the NP observes for one minute. Which sensory function is primarily being assessed?

A 9-year-old boy reports feeling “stupid” because he cannot read like his classmates. He enjoys playing soccer and interacts well with peers. His mother and teachers report normal behavior at home and school. Neuropsychological testing shows normal IQ but deficits in phonologic and visual-spatial processing. Which diagnosis is most likely?