A Disorder in Which a Person Loses Contact with Reality

question 65

Multiple Choice

A disorder in which a person loses contact with reality and experiences irrational ideas and disordered perceptions is

• A) a phobia.
• B) a dissociation.
• C) a psychotic disorder.
• D) bulimia nervosa.

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Definitions:

Drug Screening

The process of testing individuals for the presence of drugs or their metabolites in the body, often used by employers, law enforcement, and medical professionals.

Renal Failure

A medical condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to adequately filter waste products from the blood.

Urine Specimen

A sample of urine collected for medical testing to diagnose diseases, conditions, or to monitor specific health situations.

Urine Cultures

Laboratory tests that involve growing bacteria from a urine sample to identify urinary tract infections and determine the appropriate antibiotics for treatment.