A 5-Year-Old Boy Is Brought to the Office by His

question 74

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old boy is brought to the office by his parents for evaluation of behavioral concerns.  The mother states that for the past year, the patient has had difficulty remaining calm during thunderstorms.  His fear has worsened to the point that it is starting to disrupt his sleep schedule and school attendance.  Each time the patient notices storm clouds or hears thunder, he starts to cry and hides under his bed.  The patient has started refusing to leave the house if the sky looks cloudy and becomes very worried if one of his parents is not at home when it is raining.  If a storm occurs while he is at school, he becomes upset and asks the teacher if he can go home.  Vital signs are within normal limits; height and weight are tracking consistently at the 60th percentile.  Physical examination shows no abnormalities.  Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation to provide the parents?

• A)Allow the patient to continue behaviors that provide him relief during storms
• B)Provide to the patient examples of classmates who are not afraid of storms
• C)Read stories that depict storms with the patient
• D)Reassure the parents that their child's behavior is age appropriate

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Understand the role of traditional agriculture and its comparison with large-scale modern farming techniques in global food security.

Understand the impacts of malnutrition on human health, including increased susceptibility to infections and deficiency diseases.

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

In both humans and animals, a biochemical that encourages cell growth, reproduction, and repair.

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in living organisms.

Endocrine Gland

Glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate the activity of certain cells or organs, essential for every activity of daily living, including the processes of digestion, metabolism, growth, reproduction, and mood control.