Which of the Following Correctly Defines the Medical Term Extravasate

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly defines the medical term extravasate?

• A)Pinpoint hemorrhages
• B)Leak out of a vessel into tissues
• C)Fluid located in the cytoplasm
• D)Part of a thrombus that has moved
• E)Scattered throughout the body

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Splitting

A defense mechanism often associated with borderline personality disorder, involving an inability to integrate positive and negative aspects of oneself or others into a cohesive whole.

Schizoaffective Disorder

Disorder in which individuals simultaneously experience schizophrenic symptoms (i.e., delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and/or negative symptoms) and mood symptoms meeting the criteria for a major depressive episode, a manic episode, or an episode of mixed mania/depression.

Mood Disorder

A category of mental disorders involving persistent disturbances in a person’s mood or emotional state.