A 66-year-old woman experiences extremely rapid cognitive decline over five months. She develops myoclonus, gait disturbance, and profound confusion. EEG reveals periodic sharp-wave complexes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Helen has an IQ in the average range. However, at school she is doing very poorly. She has consistently scored at two or more grade levels below the grade she is actually in. From this, a diagnostician would hypothesize that Helen most likely __________.

Hank is 73 years old. His daughter notes his failing memory and tells the doctor she thinks he has Alzheimer’s. The doctor notes Hank’s depressed mood and unsteadiness on his feet, and diagnoses Hank with __________.

The nurse in a pediatric clinic is performing a scheduled check-up for a 6-year-old child diagnosed with Williams’ syndrome. The child will be mainstreamed during the first year of school. Which information will the nurse provide to the parent of this child? Select all that apply.

What secretes neurotransmitters? 

Which question will the nurse ask a 15-year-old female patient who reports abnormal uterine bleeding? Select all that apply

The nurse in a pediatric clinic is obtaining medical information from a female patient who is 18 years of age. The patient expresses concern of a vaginal infection because of the presence of fishy-smelling, thin, whitish-gray discharge. Which information from the nurse is accurate?

A 9-year-old male patient arrives at the emergency department with suprapubic tenderness, nausea, vomiting, and painful urination. Which laboratory result does the nurse expect from a urinalysis (UA)?

The nurse is providing teaching to a 10-year-old patient with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and her parents. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?

The nurse in a pediatric clinic is obtaining a health history on a child who is 9 years of age. The nurse learns the child exhibits a chronic cough, midsternal discomfort, and frequent sore throats without infection. Physical assessment indicates the child is on the 50th percentile on the height chart and on the 85th percentile for weight. Which recommendation does the nurse make?