A patient who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal is being treated with intravenous lorazepam (Ativan). This drug achieves a therapeutic effect by
A) increasing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.
B) inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase.
C) affecting the regulation of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
D) increasing the amount of serotonin available in the synapses.
A
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You are hired as a new manager. When the offer of employment is made, you agree to at-will employment. Later, you become very concerned about the policies and practices of your organi-zation and their impact on patient care
You speak with your supervisor several times about your concerns, but no action is taken. In considering your next steps, you: a. Consider your increased vulnerability un-der the terms of your employment. b. Recognize that your supervisor is more vulnerable than you are because of her more senior position. c. Are more likely as a leader to take action because you are well protected from re-percussions by federal and state regula-tions. d. Contact your union to discuss your con-cerns and review your options.
Which should the nurse expect to assess in the third stage of labor that indicates the placenta has separated from the uterine wall? (Select all that apply.)
a. A gush of blood appears. b. The uterus rises upward in the abdomen. c. The fundus descends below the umbilicus. d. The cord descends further from the vagina. e. The uterus becomes boggy and soft, with an elongated shape.
The United States has which of the following ranks among the developed nations that have the lowest infant mortality rates (IMRs)?
a. 1 c. 23 b. 17 d. 30
With _______ parodoxical effects include bizarre uninhibited behavior, rage, hostility and paranoia.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).