A Patient Presents with a Self-Diagnosed Condition and Believes She

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with a self-diagnosed condition and believes she needs a medication she has seen on television.Which response to this patient would be most inappropriate?

• A)Explaining the side effects of the requested drug
• B)Explaining the appropriateness of the requested drug
• C)Explaining the risks and benefits of the requested drug
• D)Prescribing the medication to the patient without further discussion,as this is what she wants

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Definitions:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Kidnapped

A situation where an individual is forcibly taken against their will, often involving unlawful confinement.

After Hours Party

A social gathering that takes place after the typical hours of operation, often informal and possibly unauthorized or illegal.

Dyspareunia

Painful intercourse, which can have both physical and psychological causes.