What is the action mechanism of anticancer drugs belonging to plant alkaloids:
A. Inhibition of DNA-dependent RNA synthesis
B. Cross-linking of DNA
C. Mitotic arrest at a metaphase
D. Nonselective inhibition of aromatases
Ans: C. Mitotic arrest at a metaphase
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a. curative c. palliative b. elective d. reconstructive
The nurse is caring for a client on a behavioral health unit. Which of the following would confirm the theory that mental illness is a psychobiologic disorder?
A) The client needs supervision in caring for himself. B) The client behavior improves with group therapy. C) The client has an alteration in neurotransmitter levels. D) The client has developed inappropriate interpersonal skills.
The client with anxiety disorder is prescribed an antianxiety medication. Which response by the client indicates a need for more teaching regarding the use of this group of medications?
A) "I can now make decisions." B) "The stress is more manageable." C) "The cause of my stress is gone." D) "My chest tightness is gone."
A client comes to the clinic and informs the nurse that he had a mild case of the flu a couple of months ago and "hasn't felt well since
" The client tells the nurse that he is fatigued and it gets worse after any physical activity and a recurrent sore throat and joint pain. What does the nurse recognize these symptoms may indicate? A) Chronic fatigue syndrome B) Rheumatoid arthritis C) Ulcerative colitis D) Recurrent flu