A 45-Year-Old Man Relates a Several-Week History of Severe Intermittent

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old man relates a several-week history of severe intermittent abdominal burning sensations. He relates that the pain is relieved with small amounts of food. Before starting the physical examination, you review his laboratory work, anticipating a(n)

• A)elevated white blood cell count.
• B)decreased potassium level.
• C)positive Helicobacter pylori result.
• D)increased urine specific gravity.
• E)folate deficiency.

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Definitions:

Sandra Bem

A psychologist known for her work in gender studies, particularly the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, which challenges traditional gender norms and promotes the concept of androgyny.

Androgyny

Characteristic of possessing the most positive personality characteristics of males and females regardless of actual sex.

Concept

A mental representation of a category, encompassing various examples of items or ideas that are perceived to be similar.

Androgynous

Exhibiting both traditional masculine and feminine psychological characteristics, or a blend thereof, in a way that challenges conventional gender norms and roles.