A nursing instructor states, "Recently, the biochemical theory of the etiology of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) has been given an increasing amount of credibility
Which neurotransmitter has been associated with this disorder?" Which is the most accurate response by the instructor's students?
A) Norepinephrine
B) Dopamine
C) Serotonin
D) Acetylcholine
C
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The nurse is using a family interpreter to teach home care to the deaf parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following techniques of working with an interpreter is unique to this situation?
A) Ensuring the parents can read printed material B) Using the child's older sister as interpreter C) Allowing time for interpretation and response D) Expecting the interpreter to know the medical terms
A patient has hypercalcemia. In reviewing calcium physiology, the nurse remembers several factors that contribute to increased serum calcium. Which factor may predispose the patient to this condition?
1. Pregnancy 2. Cushing's syndrome 3. Osteoporosis 4. Cancer
Which of the following is true of the immediate-release preparation of niacin?
A. It increase triglycerides preferentially. B. It reduces LDL preferentially. C. It increases HDL. D. It reduces total cholesterol.
An anti-neoplastic drug that works by inhibiting microtubule disassembly:
A. Vinblastine B. Tamoxifen C. Paclitaxel D. Doxorubicin E. Flutamide