A patient reports that he uses music therapy to help control his chronic pain. Music therapy works by prompting the release of endogenous opioids during which stage of the pain process?
a. Perception
b. Transduction
c. Transmission
d. Modulation
ANS: D
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A) Inhaler B) Parenteral C) Oral D) Topical
A patient is undergoing thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Levothroid). At what time should the health care provider instruct the patient to take this drug?
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A nurse is performing an assessment of a patient with suicidal ideation. Which question would the nurse most likely ask to determine the degree of planning?
A) "How seriously do you want to die?" B) "Have you attempted suicide before?" C) "Could you stop yourself from killing yourself?" D) "How much do the thoughts distress you?"
To establish a trusting relationship with a client, the nurse will focus on:
a. Providing solutions to the patient b. Completing procedures and administering medication c. Taking time to get to know the patient d. The present, not the past