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True or False:When caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), maintaining a consistent routine and minimizing environmental stimuli can help reduce anxiety and behavioral outbursts.

Order:Amoxicillin 40 mg/kg/day, divided TID (3 times a day)Patient weight: 18 kgAvailable concentration: Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL How many mL should you give per dose?

Action potentials are primarily produced and propagated within which region of the neuron?

The large red muscles located along the back and spinal column assist with maintaining your upright posture throughout the entire day. You would expect these muscles to contain primarily which form of muscle fiber?

The fatigue response within the muscle may be caused by: select all that apply.

Proton-pump inhibitors are a commonly prescribed drug. Long-term use is associated with? 

Which of the following is NOT true about Crohn’s disease?  

What is a potential complication of untreated chronic GERD?

LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats.  What is mostly likely the cause of her current symptoms? HT: 5’4″          WT: 170#          Diet: NPO  Usual intake:                                                     AM: juice and fruit Snack: toast with butter Noon: half a tuna sandwich Snack: granola bar, Gatorade PM: mashed potatoes with gravy Snack: ice cream 

RM is a 29-year-old female who is admitted to a hospital. She has intractable diarrhea and abdominal pain. She has a past medical history of Crohn’s disease and has had two resections of the small intestine. She frequently experiences pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen after eating. She claims the pain often gets so bad that she is afraid to eat and has been progressively consuming less than her caloric needs. She takes Asacol and Lomotil to manage the symptoms of Crohn’s disease. During a colonoscopy, an obstruction resulting from a stricture in the terminal ileum was discovered. A surgery was performed to remove the obstruction and a resection was done with the remaining intestine. RM’s gastroenterologist recommends bowel rest and expects her to have a full recovery.  Anthros: Height: 5’4″ Weight: 110 pounds Usual Body Weight: 122 pounds Diet: NPO Meds: Asacol, Lomotil Labs: Alb. 2.7 Pre-Alb. 17 Na: 138 Cl: 98 BUN: 5 Glucose: 80 K: 3.6 CO2: 25 Cr: 0.8  RM’s frequent diarrhea most likely puts her at risk of which nutrient deficiency?