Which of the following results in a person's behavior being motivated by the desire to assume the sick role or the caretaker of a sick person and receive the associated attention?
A) Anorexia
B) Munchausen syndrome
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Psychosis
B
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A 5-year-old boy has his blood drawn for platelet aggregation studies. Ristocetin aggregation (RIPA) comes back abnormal with all other agonists displaying normal aggregation. VWF antigen is within normal limits
What is the most likely reason for this discrepancy? a. The VWF antigen test was performed incorrectly and should be repeated. b. The patient might be suffering from a qualitative platelet defect disorder. c. The RIPA exam was performed incorrectly and should be repeated. d. Multimer analysis should be performed to confirm these findings.
Care for a victim of an immunologic emergency who is severely hypotensive should include which of the following?
A. Position the patient's airway and initiate positive-pressure ventilations. B. Initiate basic life support measures, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, if necessary. C. Apply high-flow oxygen therapy, place the patient in a shock position, and help maintain the patient's body temperature. D. Routine spinal immobilization due to the potential for traumatic injury