Antipsychotic drugs cause tardive dyskinesia by mimicking the effects of increased:
a. Dopamine
b. Gamma-aminobutyric acid
c. Norepinephrine
d. Acetylcholine
Ans: a. Dopamine
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a. 50 to 100 c. 120 to 130 b. 100 to 120 d. 130 to 140
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a. No action is necessary because the herbal agent is harmless. b. Notify the charge nurse that the client has been taking garlic. c. Note the information on the client's record and place in the chart. d. Notify the surgeon that the client has been taking garlic capsules.
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What will be an ideal response?