A Patient Being Evaluated for Abdominal Pain Has a Magnesium

question 99

Multiple Choice

A patient being evaluated for abdominal pain has a magnesium level of 1.4 mg/dL.Which of the following assessments can best determine the significance of this result?

• A)"Do you take oral contraceptives?"
• B)"Are you using Tylenol frequently?"
• C)"Do you use marijuana?"
• D)"Do you have a history of mental illness?"

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A training method where two stimuli are consistently associated, leading to a response initially triggered by the second stimulus being ultimately triggered by the first stimulus alone.

Salivate

Salivate refers to the secretion of saliva by the salivary glands in the mouth, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food.

Drug Tolerance

A physiological state where increased amounts of a drug are required to achieve the same effect.

Morphine

A potent opiate analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain, often used in medical settings.