A 48-Year-Old Previously Healthy Woman Comes to the Office Due

question 196

Multiple Choice

A 48-year-old previously healthy woman comes to the office due to progressively worsening muscle weakness for the past 2 months.  The patient has difficulty with activities such as climbing stairs, getting up from chairs, and placing dishes in overhead cabinets.  She also reports a 4.5-kg (10-lb) unintentional weight loss and occasional abdominal discomfort over the same interval.  Physical examination shows weakness of the shoulder and hip girdle muscles.  Other examination findings are shown in the image below. Further evaluation of this patient is most likely to reveal which of the following associated conditions?

• A)Chronic hepatitis C infection
• B)Ovarian adenocarcinoma
• C)Primary biliary cholangitis
• D)Tropheryma whippelii infection
• E)Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Identify the sociological perspectives most associated with the promotion of family stability through sexual norms.

Explain the social constructionist perspective on sexual identity and the process of coming out.

Evaluate the impact of the Internet on sexual behavior.

Discuss how sexual identity is regulated by social institutions and the enforcement of certain sexual behaviors as desirable.

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Definitions:

Code of Ethics

A set of guidelines designed to outline the principles and standards of behavior expected of individuals and organizations in a professional setting.

Mission Statement

A concise statement that defines an organization's core purpose and focus, guiding its decisions and actions.

Social Responsibility

The obligation of individuals, organizations, and businesses to act in a manner that benefits society at large.

Technological Environment

The external factors in technology that impact the operations of a business, including innovation, trends, and regulations.