A Patient Is Undergoing Diagnostic Tests

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing diagnostic tests. The patient says, "Nothing is wrong with me except a stubborn chest cold." The spouse reports that the patient smokes, coughs daily, has recently lost 15 pounds, and is easily fatigued. Which defense mechanism is the patient using?

• A) Displacement
• B) Regression
• C) Projection
• D) Denial

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Definitions:

Oral Suspension

A liquid form of medication where small particles of the drug are dispersed in a liquid base, intended for oral administration.

Medication

Chemical substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease and improve health.

Patient Tolerance

The extent to which a patient is able to endure or withstand a medical procedure, medication, or health condition without adverse effects.

Higher Doses

Refers to the administration of medication in quantities greater than the standard therapeutic levels.