Antiparkinsonian agents work to:
A. elevate the functional levels of dopamine
B. enhance reuptake of acetylcholine at the synapse
C. elevate the mood of the patient
D. enhance cardiac output
A. elevate the functional levels of dopamine
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A) Stool B) Blood C) Urine D) Saliva
Nurse working the night shift understands the importance of enhancing the sleep patterns of his patients. In order to do so, he should
A) Only wake them for the 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM vital signs B) Allow the patient time to sit at the desk to enhance better rest C) Evaluate the sleep response of the patient with a polysomnogram D) Cluster activities to allow 90 to 120 minutes of sleep
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1. Vasodilation 2. Rebound phenomenon 3. Heat tolerance 4. Systemic effects