A nurse prepares to lead an anger management group, which is what type of group?
a. Psychoeducational
b. Self-help
c. Activity
d. Support
A
Psychoeducational groups include anger management, relapse prevention, medication education, and living skills.
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a. Domestic violence and substance abuse b. Scarcity of support systems and recent job loss c. Shortage of affordable housing and insufficient income d. Substance abuse and serious mental illness
Identify the correct statement about taking nelfinavir (Viracept) while taking oral contraceptives.
A. It counteracts oral contraceptive action by decreasing the blood levels of progestins. B. Alternate or additional contraceptives to avoid failure and pregnancy must be used. C. It counteracts oral contraceptive action by decreasing the levels of estrogen. D. All of these are correct.
A patient is hospitalized with cryptococcal pneumonia and AIDS. What is the most important standard precaution for the health care team to implement?
a. Hands are washed before and after glov-ing. b. After gloves are put on, they do not need to be changed until care is finished. c. Needles and sharps should be placed in puncture-resistant containers on the medi-cine cart out of the room. d. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation must be performed immediately unless the patient is a designated as "do not resuscitate."
Why should older adults be given the lowest dosage of psychotropic drugs?
A) Because chronic or terminal illness accompany aging B) Because of the risk for amnesia C) Because older adults are susceptible to urinary retention D) Because of the potential for increased adverse reactions and toxicity