A 36-Year-Old Woman with Well-Controlled Asthma and Hypothyroidism Comes to the Office

question 45

Multiple Choice

A 36-year-old woman with well-controlled asthma and hypothyroidism comes to the office to review recent thyroid function tests with her primary care physician.  She has been his patient for the past 8 years.  During the visit, she mentions that she is recently divorced and has had difficulty meeting "smart and interesting" men.  The patient, noticing the physician is not wearing a wedding ring, asks if he is single.  The physician responds, "Yes, why do you ask?"  The patient replies that she was wondering whether he would consider going out for dinner now that they are both single.  The physician has always found the patient attractive and would like to accept the invitation.  Which of the following is the most appropriate response to the patient's request?

• A)Accept the invitation as it was the patient, not the physician, who initiated it
• B)Accept the invitation as the romantic interest is mutual
• C)Accept the invitation but suggest that the patient change providers if she is uncomfortable continuing under his care
• D)Decline the invitation, explaining that going on a date with her would be unethical
• E)Decline the invitation, explaining that it is inappropriate for the patient to ask for a date
• F)Decline the invitation, explaining that the physician-patient relationship must be terminated before going on a date

Recognize the importance of parasitism and its effects on host populations.

Comprehend the mutualistic relationships between organisms and their ecological implications.

Understand methods of predator avoidance and defense mechanism strategies in plants and animals.

Understand the concept and examples of different ecological interactions (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, herbivory, competition).

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Definitions:

Educational Requirements

The specific set of academic criteria or qualifications needed to enter a particular field of study or profession.

Attitudes, Abilities, Interests

Psychological constructs that influence an individual's behavior and choices, including their feelings, skills, and preferences.

Aptitude Tests

Tests designed to assess an individual's potential to develop skills or knowledge in a specific area.

Single

In research, it may refer to a single-case study design or in demographics, to an individual not in a romantic relationship.