Some recent studies suggest that in people with schizophrenia, omega-3 fatty acids appear to:
A) Induce a sense of calmness.
B) Increase dyskinesia side effects.
C) Reduce positive and negative symptoms.
D) Reduce acute symptoms only.
C
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A patient with chronic kidney disease is diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse understands that this patient's blood pressure needs to be controlled for which reason?
1. Treating hypertension can slow the decline of kidney function. 2. Hypertension must be controlled for any other treatment for kidney disease to be effective. 3. The medications used to treat hypertension also reverse physical changes associated with chronic kidney failure. 4. Everyone should have low-normal blood pressure.
Two children need a kidney transplant. One is the child of a famous sports figure, whereas the other child comes from a low-income family. What ethically relevant consideration is important to the nurse as an advocate for these clients?
A) Balance between benefits and harms in patient care B) Norms of family life C) Considerations of power D) Cost-effectiveness and allocation
The patient has been receiving amitriptyline (Elavil) for 2 weeks. He tells the nurse he doesn't think this medicine is working, as he is still depressed. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It is working, but it can take several weeks to have an effect." 2. "You might still feel depressed, but you are looking much better." 3. "This may not be the best medicine for you; I'll call your doctor." 4. "It is working, but it can take several months to have an effect."
Examples of vasoconstrictors used to treat shock include all of the following except
1. propranolol (Inderal). 2. dobutamine (Dobutrex) 3. norepinephrine (Levophed). 4. phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine).