A key factor in psychological dependence is the presence of
A. craving
B. physical withdrawal symptoms
C. a heightened sense of well-being
D. a decline in one's sensitivity to pain
A. craving
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1) Semi-Fowler's position 2) Left side–lying position 3) Supine with the head of the bed lowered flat 4) Supine with the head of bed raised to 30 degrees
A patient has been taking temazepam
(Restoril) for intermittent insomnia. She calls the nurse to say that when she takes it, she sleeps well, but the next day she feels "so tired." Which explanation by the nurse is correct? a. "Long-term use of this drug results in a sedative effect." b. "If you take the drug every night, this hangover effect will be reduced." c. "These drugs affect the sleep cycle, resulting in daytime sleepiness." d. "These drugs increase the activity of the central nervous system, making you tired the next day."
A client has been diagnosed with a somatoform disorder following a long history of contacts with the health care system. Within the context of Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS), what factors underlie the development of the client's diagnosis?
A) Abnormal or pathological family modeling that prioritizes the internalization of feelings B) A learned physiological response that causes the client to experience reward C) The inability of the body to restore homeostasis in response to a stressor D) An organic susceptibility to the development of a particular disease
What is the involuntary motion of retracting the body from painful stimuli?
a. Sensation b. Reception c. Perception d. Reaction