A patient is diagnosed with high blood pressure. Which of the following events occur with hypertension?
A) The kidneys excrete more fluid.
B) Fluid loss increases blood volume.
C) Decreased blood volume increases blood pressure.
D) Increased cardiac output increases blood pressure.
A
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What question might the community health nurse ask when reviewing progress of the health program?
A) "Is there a need for the program?" B) "Are program activities following the intended plan?" C) "What are the costs of a program?" D) "Were program objectives met?"
How do the major antipsychotic drugs exert their effects to reduce psychotic episodes?
a. They block dopamine receptors and reduce neuronal impulse transmission. b. They redirect nerve impulses away from excitatory areas of the brain and into brain inhibitory areas. c. They enhance the breakdown of excitatory neurotransmitter chemicals so that impulse transmission is slower. d. They block the reuptake of neurotransmitters so that the concentration of these chemicals is increased in the brain.
A patient admitted to the hospital with PTSD is ordered the following medications. Which of these medications has a direct use in treating symptoms that are common in PTSD? Select all that apply
A. Alprazolam B. Propanolol C. Colace D. Dulcolax
Who is responsible for ensuring safe water, uncontaminated restaurant food, and proper disposal of sewage?
A. The state's Center for Disease Control B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention C. The county or city Public Health Department D. The state's Public Health Department E. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services