The first documented case of drug tolerance had to do with someone named
A. King Mithridates VI of Pontus
B. Lucretia Borgia
C. Timothy Leary
D. Socrates
A. King Mithridates VI of Pontus
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A) Levodopa restores dopamine and carbidopa decreases peripheral breakdown of levodopa. B) Levodopa decreases the toxic effects of carbidopa to reduce the extrapyramidal reaction. C) Carbidopa increases the peripheral breakdown of levodopa to hasten its onset and peak. D) Levodopa and carbidopa, when combined, enhance voluntary movement to improve gait.
The emergency department nurse cares for a 17-year-old adolescent who is diagnosed with cervical cancer secondary to human papillomavirus
The patient declines treatment, saying, "I don't want my parents to know I have been sexually active, and if they find out about the cancer, they'll figure out the rest of it." The nurse explains the risk of death if the cancer is not treated, but the patient continues to refuse therapy. What conflicting principles is this nurse facing as the result of this patient's choices? a. Autonomy versus nonmaleficence b. Autonomy versus veracity c. Fidelity versus justice d. Veracity versus beneficence
An older patient receiving intravenous morphine sulfate is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What action should the nurse take at this time?
1. Provide the patient with meperidine for pain as prescribed. 2. Suspend the use of morphine and use a different opioid analgesic. 3. Provide a prescribed antiemetic for a few days and gradually taper it. 4. Discuss using nonopioid analgesics since the patient cannot tolerate them.
Ms. A, age 32, states that she has a recent history of itchy vaginal discharge. Ms. A has never been pregnant. Her partner uses condoms and she uses spermicide for birth control. Which of the following data are most relevant to Ms. A's problem?
a. Bowel habits b. Douching routines c. Menstrual flow d. Nutritional factors