Digoxin is made from digitalis, a derivative of the:
a. foxglove plant
b. clove plant
c. licorice plant
d. carnation
Answer: a. foxglove plant
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A. Decreases the production of catecholamines B. Increases maternal distraction C. Increases maternal oxygen demands D. Increases the production of endorphins E. Increases the woman's ability to focus
When melatonin is used to induce sleep, the recommendation is that the patient:
1. Take 10 mg 30 minutes before bed nightly 2. Take 1 to 5 mg 30 minutes before bed nightly 3. Not take melatonin more than three nights a week 4. Combine melatonin with zolpidem (Ambien) for the greatest impact on sleep
A patient interested in acupuncture asks a nurse, "Just exactly what does it do?" What would the nurse explain?
A) "Acupuncture is based on a philosophy of laying on of hands." B) "I don't think it does anything, so I don't know anything about it." C) "It uses a manual process of adjusting the spine." D) "It changes the flow of energy and helps healing."
One of the major challenges with a shared governance model is _________
a. time constraints for decision making b. hierarchical models of decision making c. government influence in decision making d. committees making all the decisions