A patient has an infection in the central nervous system. Which structure may make delivery of antibiotic therapy more difficult?
1. Blood-brain barrier
2. Chemotherapeutic trigger zone
3. Neuropeptides
4. Thalamus
Correct Answer: 1
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A) Alprazolam (Xanax) B) Buspirone (BuSpar) C) Diazepam (Valium) D) Lorazepam (Ativan)
A patient scheduled for a genetic evaluation has questions regarding the visit. Rank the steps in the order that they should most likely occur. Place in order the steps of the process.Choice 1. The geneticist examines the patient.Choice 2. The patient is scheduled for diagnostic tests.Choice 3. The patient constructs a third-generation pedigree.Choice 4. The geneticist discusses the findings with the patient and makes recommendations.Choice 5. The genetic clinical nurse interviews the patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Select the false statement about Amantadine (Symadine) and Rimantadine (Flumadine).
A. Amantadine (Symadine) is taken as a single 200-mg daily dose or 100 mg BID for at least 10 days, and Rimantadine (Flumadine) is taken as 100 mg BID for 7 days. B. Rimantadine (Flumadine) works by inhibiting the release of viral DNA into the host cell, while amantadine (Symadine) inhibits early viral replication by uncoating the virus. C. Both amantadine (Symadine) and rimantadine (Flumadine) are used prophylactically to reduce the severity of influenza attacks, specifically the influenza A virus, in susceptible groups. D. All of these are true.
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute pain. Which action by the client, noted by the nurse during the assessment, is considered an associated symptom of pain?
1. Changing position 2. Crying 3. Grimacing 4. Vomiting