What Is the Purpose of Plasmapheresis in the Treatment of Rheumatoid

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of plasmapheresis in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

• A) To add corticosteroids to relieve pain.
• B) To remove pathologic substances present in the plasma.
• C) To remove waste products such as urea and albumin.
• D) To add antinuclear antibodies.

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Definitions:

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist who proposed a theory of identity status focusing on adolescents' exploration and commitment to values and goals.

Identity Statuses

A framework by James Marcia categorizing the process of identity formation into four statuses: achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, and diffusion.

Identity Diffusion

A state in adolescence described by Marcia as part of his identity status theory, where an individual has not yet undergone an identity crisis or made any commitments.

Younger Adolescents

Individuals typically aged between 10 and 14 years, undergoing significant physical, psychological, and social changes.