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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 67. Henry Donalson has to follow a diet that restricts his intake of tyramine. Failure to adhere to the diet puts him at an increased risk for: a. Urticaria b. Hypertensive crisis c. Diabetic coma d. Anaphylactic shock 68. Ralph Clemmons is determined to stop drinking. He has begun a treatment plan, which includes the use of the drug disultiram (Antabuse). He should be taught that: a. Severe toxic reactions may occur if he drinks alcohol while taking this medication b. If alcohol is ingested while taking this medication, severe liver damage will occur c. While taking this medication, alcohol will not have an intoxicating effect d. This medication will eliminate his desire for alcohol 69. As a new graduate, you have just taken a position on a psychiatric unit. When dealing with this type of patient, you know that the best tool you have to use is: a. Yourself b. Communication skills c. Silence d. Listening 70. Martha Quincy has come to the hospital complaining of being severely and chronically fatigued to the point that she has difficulty performing normal tasks associated with daily living. She states that she has gained about 18 pounds in the last two months even though her diet has not changed. She also complains of forgetfulness, constipation, and always feeling cold. Based on these symptoms, which diagnosis would you suspect? a. Grave's disease b. Hypopituitarism c. Diabetes insipidus d. Hypothyroidism 71. Margaret Higgins suffers from delusions of grandeur. She has just told you, "I live in a big mansion that costs several million dollars. Some very important movie stars lived there before me. Would you like to come visit me there someday?" Which statement would be most therapeutic? a. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now." b. "You are experiencing a delusion, which is not real. You must not allow yourself to continue thinking this way." c. “Yes, I'd love to come visit you at the mansion." d. "Can you describe the mansion in detail to me? It sounds really magnificent."

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