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j.rubin

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A child with a serious fungal infection is receiving amphotericin B parenterally. Which of the following minerals will the patient most likely be required to receive?
 
  A) Chloride
  B) Magnesium
  C) Glucose
  D) Sodium

Question 2

A patient is admitted for assessment because of his history of inappropriately flamboyant and extroverted behavior coupled with risk-taking behaviors. The wife states he has also had periods of major depression but refuses to seek help.
 
  From what mood disorder is the patient most likely suffering? A) Schizophrenia
  B) Depression
  C) Bipolar disorder type I
  D) Bipolar disorder type II



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Answer to Question 1

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Hypomagnesemia may occur, which will require the administration of magnesium. The patient is less at risk for changes in chloride, glucose, or sodium.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Bipolar disorder type I is characterized by episodes of major depression plus mania and occurs equally in men and women. Schizophrenia results from abnormal brain synapses and includes a wide variety of diseases. Depression is a mood disorder, but does not exhibit periods of mania. Bipolar disorder type II is characterized by episodes of major depression plus hypomanic episodes and occurs more frequently in women.





 

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