During a recent visit with his doctor, Jordan jumped up from the chair and said, "I have to go now. My mother needs me to drive her to the store." The doctor knew that his mother had died many years ago, and that he did not drive. She gently reminded Jordan that his mother was no longer alive, and that he does not have a driver's license or a car. Jordan, who continued insisting that his mother needed him to drive her to the store, could not be reasoned with. Jordan's behavior indicates that he was experiencing:

Which condition is characterized by recurrent seizures?

A CT scan produces higher quality images of brain structure than an MRI.

The major means of diagnosing aberrations in the function of endocrine glands is by:

A fracture in which the bones are pushed together rather than apart is called a(n):

Jake suffers from lactase deficiency. This means he would likely experience abdominal bloating and flatulence if he ate:

The _____ is a major site of hematopoiesis.

Mixing household ammonia and bleach can cause the release of what type of gas?

Pedro, a 7-year-old boy, is having his first physical examination with a new pediatrician. While discussing the boy's medical history, his mother states that he was diagnosed with pink eye by his previous pediatrician a few months ago. She tells you that he prescribed antibiotic eye drops that cleared up the condition in about a week or so. What condition did Pedro have?

Which condition is a syndrome in which behavior is seriously disorganized and contact with reality is impaired?