Which of the Following Examples Would Refer to the Double

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples would refer to the double effect principle?

• A) giving a high dose of pain medications to assist the patient in the dying process
• B) to have the patient both sign the consent and also to express verbally their understanding
• C) an allergic reaction to an antibiotic that was prescribed to treat an infection

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in coordinating movement as well as learning, behavior, and emotions.

Corticospinal Tract

A pathway in the central nervous system that conducts impulses from the brain to the spinal cord, controlling voluntary muscle movements.

Extrapyramidal Tract

A network of neurons in the brain involved in the coordination and control of motor functions, particularly those responsible for involuntary movements.

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up electrical impulses between neurons and crucial for proper nervous system functions.