If in your childhood your: survival, safety, food, shelter, love, belonging, and even self-esteem needs were not met then you will be attracted to a _______________ lover.

The type of love which meets your aesthetic, intellectual, and full actualization needs while you reciprocally meet theirs in a similar way is ________________ love.

_________________ is the close relationship where mutual acceptance, nurturance, and trust are shared at some level.

_________________ gives you a greater chance of developing intimacy.

________ is one’s state of emotional being and is typically detected by the words and patterns of speaking a person uses.

James, aged 54 years, has been previously diagnosed as having diverticular disease.  He presents to the clinic today with an exacerbation of symptoms that include abdominal pain, low grade fever, and WBC 10,000 mg/dl. He denies any nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.  What is most appropriate medication to consider prescribing to James?

A woman who is taking oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) to prevent pregnancy calls the provider to report forgetting to take the pills for 4 days. She has not had sexual intercourse during that time. What will the provider recommend?

A young adult male reports a dull pain in the right scrotum and the provider notes a bluish color showing through the skin on the affected side. Palpation reveals a bag of worms on the proximal spermatic cord. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

The astute provider understands that a surgical consult may be needed if any of the following is present.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be contributed to many factors that affect the tone of the esophageal sphincter therefore patient education can be beneficial in symptom management.  Which of the following statements by the provider would be most beneficial for a patient experiencing symptoms of GERD?