What device measures electrical activity of the brain?
a. The EKG
b. The MRI
c. The EEG
d. The X-ray
C
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A patient has been admitted to the hospital for complications associated with obesity. The nurse has received an order for the patient for dextroamphetamine sulfate 15 mg, given intravenously every 6 hours
Based on this situation, the nurse's next action would be which of the following interventions? a. Call the prescriber, because the medication is not indicated for obesity. b. Administer the medication as ordered. c. Call the prescriber and clarify the route of administration of the drug. d. Check the patient's vital signs prior to administration.
The National Patient Safety Foundation recently collaborated with the Partnership for Clear Health Communication (2007) to create awareness of the need for improved health literacy and developed the "Ask Me 3" tool
Which of the following is an "Ask Me 3" question? Select all that apply. A) Who will be my healthcare provider? B) What is my main problem? C) What do I need to do? D) Where will I get help? E) Why is it important for me to do this? F) When will I start my program?
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 who does not consume alcohol or nicotine products reports a strong family history of hypertension and cardiovascular disease
The patient has a blood pressure of 126/82 and a normal weight and body mass index for height and age. The nurse will expect to teach this patient about: a. ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blocker medications. b. the DASH diet, sodium restriction, and exercise. c. increased calcium and potassium supplements. d. thiazide diuretics and lifestyle changes.