Ethical theory based on “greatest benefit for the greatest number of people”

 Which word that means “to ensure that everything is done in the best interest of the patient?”

Word that means “deliberate deception for the purpose of personal gain”

During a malpractice case, standards of care are used to:

Which neurotransmitters are primarily targeted by medications used to treat ADHD?

Which stage of sleep occupies approximately 50% of total sleep time in healthy adults?

A 48-year-old man is evaluated for excessive daytime sleepiness. His overnight polysomnography is normal. During multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT), he falls asleep within 4 minutes on average and enters REM sleep during two of the nap trials. He reports no history of cataplexy. CSF hypocretin levels are normal. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

Which diagnosis does not fall under the category of parasomnias?

An APRN consults on a 78-year-old male admitted to the hospital three days ago for chest pain. He was diagnosed with heart failure months ago. He is prescribed medications to manage his condition, including lisinopril 20 mg by mouth daily and metoprolol ER 100 mg by mouth daily. The patient has a great deal of time attending to the APRN’s directions and is generally incoherent when spoken to. Recent memory has been getting worse, and he is unable to state correctly where he is. Nurses report that symptoms improve or worsen during different times of the day. His son reports these symptoms were not present prior to hospitalization. Based on presenting signs and symptoms, what condition would be imperative to consider in the differential diagnosis?

The greatest advantage of recommending a methylphenidate preparation over atomoxetine or guanfacine for a child with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is