Conflict of interest management — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Which ego defense is defined as demonstrating hostile feelings in a non-confrontational manner?_____

Answer: Passive aggression (immature defense)

Flashcard 2: Which stage of change is characterized by changing behaviors? _____

Answer: Action/will power

Flashcard 3: The prioritization of positive effects (comfort) over negative effects (respiratory depression) is called the _____.

Answer: principle of double effect

Flashcard 4: Children who are victims of physical abuse often avoid _____ on exam

Answer: eye contact

Flashcard 5: Which stage of change is characterized by not yet acknowledging that there is a problem? _____

Answer: Precontemplation

Flashcard 6: sleepwalking

Answer:

Extra: benzodiazepines

Flashcard 7: imprinting (genetics)

Answer: gene expression and phenotype is dependent on the sex of the parent of origin

Flashcard 8: Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

Answer:

Extra: build-up of hypoxanthine and guanine in cellsretardation, self-mutilation, aggression, gout, choreoathetosishyperuricemia XR HGPRT

Flashcard 9: Patient is not adherent to prescribed treatment.

Answer: Attempt to identify the patient's reasons for nonadherence and determine his/her willingness to change; do not coerce patient or refer them to a different physician.

Flashcard 10: Patient desires an unnecessary procedure.

Answer: Attempt to understand why the patient wants the procedure and address underlying concerns. Do not refuse to see the patient or refer them to another physician. However, avoid unnecessary procedures.