Which of the following statements is true of the drug Amantadine?
A. Amantadine is actually an antibacterial drug.
B. Amantadine is only indicated during the later stages of Parkinson's disease.
C. Amantadine often becomes ineffective after a few months of treatment.
D. Amantadine is believed to involve increased reuptake of dopamine back into the nerve endings.
Answer: C
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Which of the following qualities does the nurse need to provide caring?
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1. obtain the history of the illness fromthe parent. 2. advise the parent to hang up andcall 911. 3. make an appointment for the child tosee the healthcare provider. 4. reassure the parent and provideinstructions on home care for the child.
While analyzing data collected during an assessment, the nurse realizes that a patient's risk for alcohol abuse is low. What information did the nurse use to come to this conclusion?
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