Patient Is Admitted for Workup for Melena

question 642

Multiple Choice

Patient is admitted for workup for melena. Laboratory results reveal chronic blood loss anemia. Colonoscopy with biopsy reveals Crohn's disease of the descending colon.

• A) 578.1, 555.1, 45.25, 45.43
• B) 555.1, 45.25
• C) 555.1, 578.1, 45.25
• D) 555.1, 578.1, 45.25, 45.23

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory suggesting that individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain in order to satisfy biological and psychological needs.

Reality Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, often in contrast to the pleasure principle.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the desires of the id and the constraints of the real world.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and others.