Direct observed treatment (DOT) is the appropriate treatment for patients with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. What is the best approach for physicians to initially take when a patient requires DOT?

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Direct observed treatment (DOT) is the appropriate treatment for patients with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. What is the best approach for physicians to initially take when a patient requires DOT?

A. Immediately initiate DOT when the patient's diagnosis is confirmed B. Ensure the patient understands the diagnosis, the importance of the treatment, and how this will impact his/her life C. Alert the patient's family, friends, and coworkers of the elevated risk of tuberculosis infection D. Give the patient time to consider whether the DOT is within his/her budget

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is an effective way to address cultural issues about personal contact in a clinical care setting?

A. Be considerate of the patient's requests not to be touched B. Attempt to accommodate the patient's requests whenever possible, while providing medically appropriate care C. Identify a chaperone and override the patient's requests in order to expedite their care D. Ask that a family member remain at the bedside at all times to oversee patient care

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following choices correctly groups the three components that determine sexual orientation?

A. Attraction, self-esteem, and ego B. Attraction, cognition, and behavior C. Cognition, behavior, and ego D. Cognition, self-esteem, and behavior

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient is curious about Reiki, a Japanese spiritual practice often used as a complementary therapy. Reiki falls under which category of complementary and alternative medicine?

A. Manipulative and body-based methods B. Alternative medical systems C. Energy therapies D. Mind-body medicine

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following methods is most effective when getting a consensus among family members of a patient who lacks decisionmaking capacity?

A. Remove oneself from the room and allow the family to discuss among themselves B. Tactfully argue for the most effective procedure C. Use active listening to query about decision-making processes, expectations, and understanding of the patient's illness D. Ask the most senior member of the family to make the final decision

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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