Identify an accurate statement about the effects of amphetamines on the human body.
A. They decrease the levels of norepinephrine (NE) in the brain.
B. They deactivate the mesolimbic dopamine system.
C. They stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
D. They increase endurance and reduce feelings of fatigue.
Answer: D
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A) "Taking an aspirin every day is an easy way to help restore the normal function of your heart." B) "An aspirin a day can help prevent some of the blockages that can cause chest pain or heart attacks." C) "Taking an aspirin every day is a simple way to make your blood penetrate your heart more freely." D) "An aspirin a day eventually helps your blood carry more oxygen that it would otherwise."
A pregnant woman who wants to breastfeed her baby asks the nurse, "How long should a mother breastfeed an infant?" The most appropriate response by the nurse would be, "The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend breastfeeding for"
a. 3 months c. 2 years b. 1 year d. 3 years
Gloves should be worn in case the patient needs help wiping his mucus/drainage or a specimen needs to be collected
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The nurse observes a patient who has periods of fast, deep respirations alternating with periods of apnea. What term best describes this pattern?
a. Hyperventilation b. Kussmaul's c. Tachypnea d. Cheyne-Stokes