During a Routine Examination of a 3-Year-Old Child, the Pediatrician

question 1

Multiple Choice

During a routine examination of a 3-year-old child, the pediatrician notes that the color of the pupil is white and that the child is cross-eyed. She asks the child's father if there are any cases of retinoblastoma in the family, and when the answer is in the affirmative she calls in a pediatric ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist knows that retinoblastoma is due to the mutation of the Rb gene (retinoblastoma gene) and that it is a recessive trait. Retinoblastoma can metastasize to the brain via the

• A) optic nerve
• B) superior division of the oculomotor nerve
• C) trochlear nerve
• D) abducent nerve
• E) inferior division of the oculomotor nerve

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Definitions:

Arbitrary Inference

Distortion of thinking in which a person draws a conclusion that is not based on any evidence.

Distortion

An alteration in the perception or representation of something, leading to a misinterpretation or miscommunication.

Cognitive Distortions

Irrational, flawed, or negative patterns of thinking that can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety, and a distorted view of the world.

Aaron Beck

A psychiatrist and psychotherapist recognized for pioneering cognitive therapy, especially for his work on cognitive behavior therapy for depression.