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In “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” Dickinson suggests that being “somebody” often means

L5.2: The present progressive. Fill in the blanks using the correct present progressive form of each verb (estar + present participle) (5 x 2 pts. each = 10 pts.) 1. Rubén [1](estar) [1b] (jugar) ping pong con su hermano. 2. María y Luis [2](estar) [2b] (estudiar) italiano. 3. Tú [3](estar) [3b] (nadar) en la piscina del hotel. 4. El Sr. Velázquez [4](estar) [4b] (comer) la ensalada (salad). 5. Vosotros [5](estar) [5b] (comer) en la cafetería.

You are the OTA who is running a group for adolescent teens, newly admitted to the facility’s eating disorder unit. During your first group session, what would be an appropriate activity to encourage social interaction between members? 

Mathew is a 28-year-old who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. He becomes frustrated when asked to complete tasks with too many steps and has to follow too many directions. What would be the most appropriate when treating Mathew as the OTA? 

Mr. Scott is a 46-year-old male who presents with epigastric pain described as a burning sensation that is reproducible on palpation. He is otherwise healthy and has no medication allergies. He has been ruled out for acute coronary syndrome, and testing is positive for Helicobacter pylori. H. pylori eradication requires combination therapy targeting both bacterial protein synthesis and gastric acid suppression. Which of the following drug regimens represents an appropriate pharmacologic combination for H. pylori eradication?

While you are running a group for individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder, a member says to you, “No one understands me”. What would you respond best representing Therapeutic Use of Self strategies? 

Because montelukast carries a Black Box Warning for mood and behavioral changes—especially among adolescents and young adults—clinicians must differentiate approved indications from potential adverse effects. Which of the following reflects an adverse effect?

Elena is a 18-month-old and presents with a fever, increased irritability, and pulling at their ears. Following your interview and exam, you diagnose Elena with otitis media. You want to prescribe Elena Amoxicillin at 90mg/kg/day, which will be divided into two doses. Elena weighs 22lbs. Amoxicillin is supplied in a liquid suspension of 400mg/5ml. How many milliliters should be given at each dose?

The code below is a partial copy of ScoreAnalyzer.cpp, which was posted on December 1st, 2025.  In the text box below, rewrite the main() function only.  Rewrite the main() function in ScoreAnalyzer.cpp without mistakes for 10 points, or rewrite the main() function, replacing the // Variable declaration statements and // Program processing statements comments with the code you wrote in response to the list of modifications in the December 1st, 2025 announcement.  All modifications must only use concepts which are covered in the textbook and were demonstrated during lecture.  The program’s output must be similar to the output shown in my December 4th, 2025 announcement. #include #include #include using namespace std;void selectionSort(int[], int);int main(){     // Variable declaration statements     cout > numScores;     int *scores = new int[numScores]; // create the array     // Program processing statements     delete[] scores; // return the storage to the heap     return 0;}void selectionSort(int num[], int numel){     int i, j, min, minidx, temp;     for (i = 0; i < (numel - 1); i++)     {          min = num[i]; // assume minimum is the first array element          minidx = i; // index of minimum element          for (j = i + 1; j < numel; j++)          {               if (num[j] < min) // if you've located a lower value               { // capture it                    min = num[j];                    minidx = j;               }          }          if (min < num[i]) // check whether you have a new minimum          { // and if you do, swap values               temp = num[i];               num[i] = min;               num[minidx] = temp;          }     }}

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect rather than a health benefit associated with oral contraceptive pills?