A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Cat Scratch Disease

question 43

Multiple Choice

A child has been diagnosed with cat scratch disease.The nurse explains which characteristics about this disease?

• A) "The disease is usually a benign, self-limiting illness."
• B) "The animal that transmitted the disease will also be ill."
• C) "The disease is treated with a 5-day course of oral azithromycin."
• D) "Symptoms include pruritus, especially at the site of inoculation."

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Definitions:

Phobias

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Drug Tolerance

A physiological state resulting from repeated use of a drug, characterized by a diminished effect of the drug at its original dose or the need for a higher dose to maintain effectiveness.

Premack Principle

A psychological principle stating that more probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors, suggesting that if a person wants to perform a less desired activity, it can be motivated by the promise of a more desired activity.

Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in developmental psychology suggesting that cognitive growth occurs through processes of assimilation and accommodation, driven by experiences of imbalance or disequilibrium.