A 25-year-old female experiences episodes of sudden fear accompanied by chest tightness, dizziness, and a choking sensation. She worries excessively about having more episodes and has started avoiding situations where attacks have previously occurred. Which intervention would be most effective for her Panic Disorder?
Read DetailsA 40-year-old male with PTSD from a military deployment is started on venlafaxine. After four weeks of treatment, he reports improved mood but persistent hyperarousal. Which of the following would be an appropriate adjunct to manage his hyperarousal symptoms?
Read DetailsJordan, a 29-year-old woman, has been experiencing severe PTSD symptoms following a car accident two years ago. She avoids driving and even being a passenger in a car. During her Prolonged Exposure sessions, she is asked to imagine the accident in detail and describe her feelings. Which of the following best describes the therapeutic technique being used with Jordan?
Read DetailsA 16-year-old male presents to your office for his yearly well-child examination. Four weeks ago he had been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and is currently being induced into remission with oral prednisone. The patient’s mother is concerned about the consequences of him taking this medication. What side effects of corticosteroids will you discuss with the patients mothers?
Read DetailsDuring a regular check-up of an 8-year-old girl, you note a loud first heart sound with a fixed and widely split second heart sound at the upper left sternal border that does not change with respirations. The patient is otherwise healthy and active. Which of the following heart lesions most likely explains these findings?
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