Under Assessment, the Physician Has Written That He Wants to "Rule

question 35

Multiple Choice

Under assessment, the physician has written that he wants to "rule out angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and pectoral muscle strain." Ruling out various diseases is called a (n)

• A) diagnosis.
• B) prognosis.
• C) etiology.
• D) differential diagnosis.
• E) pending diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, responsible for instinct and mood, controlling the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Addictive Disorders

A range of psychological conditions characterized by a compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.

Medulla

An area of the brainstem that controls vital autonomic functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Thalamus

A vital brain structure acting as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to and from the cerebral cortex.