Mr Brown Was Admitted from the Emergency Department, and You

question 26

Multiple Choice

Mr. Brown was admitted from the emergency department, and you are completing his physical examination. His pupils are 2 mm bilaterally, and you notice that they fail to dilate when the penlight is moved away. This is characteristic in patients who are or have been:

• A) in a coma.
• B) taking sympathomimetic drugs (cocaine).
• C) taking opioid drugs (morphine).
• D) treated for head trauma.

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Definitions:

Pietism

A movement within Lutheranism that emerged in the 17th century, focusing on personal faith, the need for a born-again experience, and the importance of living a Christian life rather than merely adhering to doctrine.

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