Mark Klimek Blue Book (O's) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Mark Klimek Blue Book (O's) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Anxiety-producing thoughts are called_____. - Obsessions Repetitive actions designed to reduce anxiety are called_____. - Compulsions -- such as washing hands over and over, dusting furniture 3 hours per day, refusing to turn your back to anyone Which defense mechanism is most closely associated with obsessive- compulsive disorder? - Displacement Should you allow an obsessive-compulsive person perform their compulsive behavior? - Yes, give them time to do their ritual and try to set limit and redirect Should you ever make an obsessive-compulsive person stop their compulsive behavior? - No, they will become very anxious 2 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Is the patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder neurotic or psychotic? - Neurotic-- they know reality Should you confront the obsessive-compulsive patient with the absurdity of their behavior? - No, just say things like :You washed your hands for so long you must have been very anxious." What should you do if an obsessive-compulsive patient is always late due to their rituals? - Get them started earlier-- for example if they wash their hands for 1/2 hours before meals and are always late for breakfast, just get them started 1/2 hour earlier. What are the two types of oral contraceptives? - Progestin only and combination progesterone and estrogen How many days of the menstrual cycle do you take the progestin only pill? - All 28 days How many days of the menstrual cycle do you take the combination pill? - You take it on days 5-24, but not on days 24-28 and 1-4 (8 days off) 3 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights How long before surgery must you discontinue oral contraceptives? - One week before surgery If a women forgets to take pill one day, what should she do? - Take it as soon as she remembers it, and take next pill at regular time. What if a woman forgets to take the pill for two days in a row? What should she do? - Take 2 pills a day for two days in a row and then resume normal schedule. What should a woman do if she forgets to take her pill for 3 days or more? - Throw away pack and start new pack same day. use back-up contraceptive method for 7 days If a woman doesn't stop oral contraceptives one week before surgery she is at risk for developing______. - Thrombophlebitis People who smoke more than ______ cigarettes per d