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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following factors might lead the parents of a Muslim or Arab adolescent patient to initially delay or refuse chemotherapy?

A. Belief related to Islam

B. Superstitions about chemotherapy in Arab culture

C. Desire to consult with extended family members and/or Imam first

D. Higher prevalence of chemotherapy-related complications among Arabs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Desire to consult with extended family members and/or Imam first

Question 2 of 5

A trusting physician-patient relationship is a key factor in improving patient adherence to prescribed medications. Which of the following might discourage a patient from taking his/her medications?

A. Using a trained medical interpreter to explain a prescription schedule

B. Discussing folk or culture beliefs in the context of treating illness

C. Prescribing complex treatments

D. Reinforcing the urgency of the patient's illness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prescribing complex treatments

Question 3 of 5

When discussing sensitive and personal issues with a patient that may involve significant lifestyle changes and treatment issues, how should the patient's family be involved in this process?

A. The patient's family should always be actively involved in the conversation

B. The patient's family is not an important participant in the conversation

C. The physician should always decide whether or not to include the family based on the patient's wishes

D. The physician should contact the family prior to speaking with the patient

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The physician should always decide whether or not to include the family based on the patient's wishes

Question 4 of 5

Which mode of decisionmaking is prevalent among families of Asian Indian origin?

A. Individual deliberation

B. Conscious belief-based deliberation

C. Instinct-based deliberation

D. Communal deliberation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Communal deliberation

Question 5 of 5

When meeting an androgynous-appearing patient for the first time, what is the best approach?

A. Assume that the patient is homosexual and begin by taking her medical history

B. Ask the patient if she is a lesbian upon introducing oneself

C. Refer to the patient by full name, rather than using an engendered prefix

D. Avoid discussing the patient's gender or sexual preferences

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Refer to the patient by full name, rather than using an engendered prefix

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