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The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least: a. 1 month b. 3 months c. 6 months d. 12 months - ANS C. The clinician has chosen to prescribe an SSRI instead of a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) for a patient fitting the diagnostic criteria for depression...

The ABCDEs of melanoma identification include which of the following? A. Asymmetry: One half does not match the other half. B. Border: The borders are regular; they are not ragged, notched, or blurred. C. Color (pigmentation) is uniform. D. Diameter: The diameter is 5 mm. - ANS A. Thin, spoon-shaped nails are usually seen in: A. Trauma. B. A fungal infection. C. Anemia. D. Psoriasis. - ANS C. Which of the following types of cellulitis is referred to as "fles...

As a general assessment, the estimated level of hematocrit is how many times the value of the hemoglobin? • Five • Four • Two • Three - ANS D What is the most appropriate treatment for the diagnosis of contact dermatitis? • Antiviral medications and Tylenol PRN • TMS/SMZ BID for 7 days • Clobetasol 0.05% creams and antihistamines • Clotrimazole 1% cream and Prednisone - ANS C Sally a 35-year-old present to your office with a vesicular, weepi...

Barbie, age 27, had her spleen removed after an automobile accident. You are seeing her in the office for the first time since her discharge from the hospital. She asks you how her surgery will affect her in the future. How do you respond? A. "Your red blood cell production will be slowed." B. "Your lymphatic system may have difficulty transporting lymph fluid to the blood vessels." C. "You'll have difficulty storing the nutritional agents needed to make red blood cells." D. "You may...

Is transmission of Lyme disease likely if the thick attachment is less than 48 hours? - ANS No What is the incubation period of Lyme disease? - ANS 3 to 31 days but typically around 7 to 14 days How many stages does Lyme disease have? - ANS 4 What is the first stage of Lyme disease called? - ANS Early localized Lyme disease What is the second stage of Lyme disease called? - ANS Early disseminated Lyme disease What is the third stage of ...

What are the Stages of Lyme Disease? - ANS Early localized Early disseminated Late Lyme Early Localized Lyme Disease - ANS -occurs days to months after exposure -Symptoms nonspecific: malaise, fever, cervical stiffness, myalgias, arthralgias -Can have a " bulls eye rash aka "erythema migrans"which is > 5cm Early disseminated Lyme Disease - ANS -occurs days to 10 months after infection -Systemic manifestations ie: meningitis, cranial nerve palsies (esp....

Crisis - ANS A temporary atypical problem situation which the individual(s) involved does not have the immediate resources to resolve.A crisis may require supportive services such as assistance from friends, family, or other services, but usually does not require clinical intervention Exhaustion Crisis - ANS When an individual has been coping with a stressful situation and can no longer cope Shock Crisis - ANS sudden change or event sets off an emotional reaction...

In the Commonwealth of PA, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the most judicial authority? - ANS PA Supreme court Which of the following is NOT one of PA's branches of government? - ANS Federalist In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the Father of Modern Policing '', and developed a list of policing principles that are still valid today in law enforcement? - ANS Sir Robert Peel The Exclusionary Rul...

3362 - Maximum Speed Limit. - ANS Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speeds 35 in urban district 65 on interstate - $42.50 25 in residence areas 55 in other locations Posted limits 3368B-Testing of Speedometers - ANS Speedometers authorized - 3/10 of a mile (must be tested every 60 days) Mechanical, electrical and electronic devices Must be more than 6 miles over limit in under 55 zones Must be more than 10 miles over the limit in 55 and above zo...

Building Perimeter - ANS -There are 4 sides to a structure Side 1-Street Side Side 2-Left Side Side 3-Back or rear side Side 4-Right Side If you change the positional/structure numbers you MUST make sure everyone is aware of the new positional/structure numbers. Fields of Fire - ANS -the area that a given weapon can effectively cover from a given position -This area is defined by the characteristics and capabilities of the weapon and the location at which it is deplo...