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Carmen is a 16-year-old female who presents with her mother. She is sullen and withdrawn while her mother states that her family is concerned about recent weight loss and behaviors. When questioned further, the patient states that she exercises 2-3 hours  per day, does not take a day off, and is anxious if she is not able to complete her workout. She admits that she has lost weight but states she is still unhappy bout the way she looks because she has “large hips and thighs.” She has decided to start a keto and vegan diet and limits herself to 1100 calories per day in order to lose more weight. She has lost 24 pounds since her last visit and today her BMI is 16.2. She has no signs of clinical depression. You refer her to a psychiatrist for initial diagnosis; however, you anticipate that each of the following is likely to be a part of this patient’s treatment plan (choose all which apply):

The medical term that means pain in the stomach is ____________________.

A treatment that replaces kidney function by filtering waste products directly from the patient’s blood is ____________________.

A group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language and lead to dementia marked by deterioration affecting memory and reasoning capabilities is ____________________ ____________________.

An inflammation of the urethra is ____________________.

Which is an example of an eponym?

Dr. Fring, a pediatrician, suspects seven-year-old George Lawrence has vesicoureteral reflux and orders a cystogram. What best describes vesicoureteral reflux?

The insertion of a tube into the bladder is called ____________________ ____________________.

Brock, a 4-year old boy is being seen at the primary care clinic today with a rash located on his face and chest. According to his dad, a few days ago he had a fever, malaise, sore throat and runny nose. He said that these symptoms started to get better and then Brock got this rash. The rash is red and inflamed and is concentrated over the cheeks. Brock also has a red, lacy rash on his chest (see photo below). He has a temperature of 100.1 (oral). His pulse rate is 92, respirations are 22, and B/P is 110/80. What is the appropriate treatment for this patient?  

An elevation of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) caused by a lack of blood flow to each kidney is ____________________.