Author Question: Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain. After careful evaluation, ... (Read 66 times)

ssal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain. After careful evaluation, it became clear that Louise had purposely given herself food poisoning. She would most likely:
 
  a) Be malingering.
  b) Have somatization disorder.
  c) Have la belle indifference.
  d) Have factitious disorder.

Question 2

Some kind of classification system may be needed, despite limitations, in order to
 
  a) avoid stigmatizing people who have problems.
  b) rule out possible medical conditions.
  c) minimize unnecessary treatment driving up health costs.
  d) study causes and treatment of various problems.



Joc

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library