You discovered a new hormone (congrats!) in humans and have…
You discovered a new hormone (congrats!) in humans and have been performing research on it to gain a better understanding of its nature. You notice that this hormone’s receptors are inside the cell and directly initiate the transcription of a specific gene into mRNA. What could this mean?
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Describe two advantages and two disadvantages of using a token economy. In your response, be sure to: Clearly explain each advantage and how it benefits behavior change. Clearly explain each disadvantage and potential challenges in implementation. Use behavioral principles and real-world examples to support your points. Ensure your response is well-structured, precise, and demonstrates graduate-level writing with appropriate behavioral terminology.
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A 28-year-old female returns to the clinic to see you. You initially treated her for moderate depression with fluoxetine (Prozac), an SSRI, 20 mg daily. You recommended a follow up visit in 3-4 weeks. She missed that appointment, she was feeling less depressed and canceled her appointment. Two months have gone by, she called your office this morning and asked to schedule an appointment with you. She is feeling a bit “crazy and manic” on the fluoxetine. She is rushing around, laughing a lot, and experiencing more anxiety. She has a family history of severe mood swings, she passed it off as just that. Based on this information, what is the most likely, or leading diagnosis for this person:
Read DetailsA 72-year-old woman presents with a history of facial droopi…
A 72-year-old woman presents with a history of facial drooping and left upper extremity weakness that lasted about two hours the previous day. She is currently asymptomatic. Her medical history includes hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, for which she takes losartan and metformin. Her father had a myocardial infarction at age 62. She smokes tobacco daily and does not drink alcohol. On examination, her vital signs are within normal limits, blood pressure of 122/74 mmHg. Cardiac exam shows a regular heart rate without murmurs, and her neurological exam is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnosis is most likely the cause of her symptoms?
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