You Are a Physician Assistant Student on Your Internal Medicine

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are a physician assistant student on your internal medicine rotation when you are asked how you would order heparin to treat a patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and possible pulmonary embolism (PE) .Which response would be most appropriate?

• A)Give 80 units/kg IV,then 18 units/kg/hour.
• B)Give 60 units/kg IV,then 18 units/kg/hour.
• C)Give 40 units/kg IV,then 18 units/kg/hour.
• D)Give 5,000 units SC every 8 to 12 hours.
• E)Give a bolus of 60 to 70 units/kg,then 1,000 units/hour.

Gain insights into Skinner's personal beliefs and critiques of other psychological theories.

Recognize the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior according to Skinner.

Understand the principles of operant conditioning, including shaping and reinforcement schedules.

Comprehend the process and significance of classical conditioning in behavior.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

Located in the front of the brain, responsible for higher thought, such as planning, goal setting, controlling impulses, and using cognitive skills and memory to solve problems.

Neuronal Communication

The process by which neurons transmit signals between themselves and to other types of cells, facilitating brain function and the regulation of bodily activities.

Executive Functioning

Refers to a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior, including attentional control, inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, as well as the planning and execution of tasks.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that plays a major role in memory formation and spatial navigation.