Which of the following classifications of psychoactive substances has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical uses?
a. schedule I
b. schedule II
c. schedule III
d. schedule IV
Answer: a. schedule I
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1. Decrease the frequency of narcotic pain medication administration. 2. Explain the importance of hydration and activity in regard to constipation. 3. Drink at least 800 ml of non-caffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages each day. 4. Evacuate a formed bowel movement at least every 2 days with minimal distress.
A patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) and begins treatment with levodopa/carbidopa [Sinemet]. After several months of therapy, the patient reports no change in symptoms. The nurse will expect the provider to:
a. add a dopamine agonist. b. discuss the "on-off" phenomenon. c. increase the dose of Sinemet. d. re-evaluate the diagnosis.
The nurse is planning to provide discharge teaching related to cardiac medications to a client who has experienced damage to the left temporal lobe of the brain
What does the nurse do to assist the client to understand the content of the instruction? a. Use a larger print size for written mate-rials. b. Ensure that the client is wearing glasses. c. Point out the color of the medication. d. Sit on the client's right side.
What are the cardinal signs of peritonitis?
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