Other Etiologies

Question 1

What has demonstrated efficacy for IBS?

Answer 1

Hypnosis

Question 2

Mild confusion, lethargy, thirst, polydipsia?

Answer 2

Hyponatremia

Question 3

70 yo with mild Alzheimers libes with family and prescribed SSRI for depression. Aso has HTN, adult onset DM, and RA, which are stable. The pt develops acute confusion but no other med or psych sx. What to order first?

Answer 3

Electrolytes

Question 4

In ER which sx most strongly suggest a general medical condition?

Answer 4

Clouded sensorium

Question 5

What is the MC biological cause of prenatal neurotoxicity linked to the development of ID?

Answer 5

Alcohol exposure