A 76-year-old male with Alzheimer’s disease is prescribed memantine. Which mechanism of action explains the therapeutic effect of this drug?
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What would be considered the typical weekly weight gain and…
What would be considered the typical weekly weight gain and monthly growth rate for infants during the first 3 months of life?
A 15-year-old girl had unintentional weight loss over the pa…
A 15-year-old girl had unintentional weight loss over the past 3 months, diarrhea that has become bloody, and urgency to have bowel movements The PNP suspects ulcerative colitis. In addition to careful history taking, what would be the next step in making this diagnosis of ulcerative colitis? (think initial steps)
In Hoarding Disorder, which of the following features is com…
In Hoarding Disorder, which of the following features is commonly observed?
An infant that weighs 7 pounds at birth would be expected to…
An infant that weighs 7 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh approximately how much at 1-year of age?
Which of the following is an evidence-based nonpharmacologic…
Which of the following is an evidence-based nonpharmacologic treatment for Trichotillomania?
At 6 months of age, you would expect an infant to be able to…
At 6 months of age, you would expect an infant to be able to:
A 78-year-old woman who recently lost her spouse is referred…
A 78-year-old woman who recently lost her spouse is referred for therapy. She reports difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, and feelings of loneliness but denies suicidal ideation. She expresses interest in “talking things through” but is skeptical about therapy. Which of the following psychotherapeutic interventions would be most appropriate initially?
An 84-year-old female with moderate cognitive impairment and…
An 84-year-old female with moderate cognitive impairment and anxiety presents for psychotherapy. She often forgets her sessions and struggles with working memory. Which therapeutic approach is most appropriate, considering her cognitive limitations?
A 16-year-old boy is brought to your office for a routine ex…
A 16-year-old boy is brought to your office for a routine examination. He has had insulin-dependent diabetes for 13 years. He has been well but admits to nocturia and polyuria. His last hemoglobin A1C measurement was 13.2%. Physical examination shows a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg. The remainder of the examination is unremarkable. Laboratory data show: Hemoglobin A1C = 14.1%, urinalysis specific gravity = 1.035, pH = 6.0, blood negative, sugar > 1000 mg/dl, ketones, trace; protein = 1+. The best class of drug to control his blood pressure would be: