The drug category _______________ blocks dopamine receptors and is a major treatment for schizophrenia
ANS:
antipsychotics
Antipsychotics are major tranquilizers. Antipsychotic agents block both serotonin and dopamine.
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The nurse executive is addressing a conference on collective bargaining and nurses. Which statement should the executive include in this address?
1. "It is clear that collective bargaining is the way of the future for nursing." 2. "Collective bargaining does not help nurses influence the practice environment." 3. "Your concerns that collective bargaining may separate staff nurses and managerial nurses are well founded." 4. "The future of collective bargaining in nursing will begin to stabilize along with the health care environment."
A nurse is asked how many kilocalories per gram (kcal/g) carbohydrates and protein can provide. How should the nurse reply?
a. 2 kcal/g b. 4 kcal/g c. 9 kcal/g d. 12 kcal/g
The clinic nurse explains to the mother that the best age for teaching children about the names and function of sexual organs is approximately:
A) 5-6 years of age B) 6-7 years of age C) 8-9 years of age D) 9-11 years of age
The nurse assesses a patient who is taking lithium (Lithibid) and notes a large output of clear, dilute urine. The nurse suspects which cause for this finding?
a. Cardiovascular complications b. Expected lithium side effects c. Increased mania d. Lithium toxicity