__________ is the drug of choice in the treatment of heroin addiction to ease the effects of withdrawal from the drug
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Methadone
It is important to monitor clients who are taking methadone because it can become addicting itself.
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A) Personality changes B) Sexual dysfunction C) Increased serum lipid levels D) Cardiomyopathy E) Weight loss
The nurse is assessing a client's ECG. What is the nurse's interpretation of the following ECG strip?
a. Sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) b. Ventricular tachycardia c. Ventricular fibrillation d. Sinus rhythm with premature atrial con-tractions (PACs)
The weight of an infant weighing 7 lb 14 oz can be converted to 7.9 lb
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Stroking the newborn's cheek along the side of the mouth causes the newborn to turn the head toward that side and begin to suck. This is which reflex?
a. Perez b. Sucking c. Rooting d. Extrusion