Dopamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin, GABA, glutamate, and endorphins are all _________________ associated with the actions of the psychoactive drugs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: neurotransmitters
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A) "Don't worry; this can be treated through surgery." B) "What you are experiencing are normal pubescent physical changes." C) "Don't worry. Their size will gradually decrease." D) "I think you need to see a specialist as soon as possible."
A 77-year-old retired nurse has an ulcer on a lower extremity that you are asked to evaluate when you do your weekly rounds at a local long-term care facility. All of the following are responsible for causing ulcers in the lower extremities except for which condition?
A) Arterial insufficiency B) Venous insufficiency C) Diminished sensation in pressure points D) Hypertension
Identify the nurse responsible for the establishment of the Henry Street Settlement
a. Dorothea Dix b. Clara Barton c. Lillian Wald d. Mary Breckenridge e. Florence Nightingale
When describing the differences affecting the pharmacokinetics of drugs administered to children, which would the nurse include?
A) Oral drugs are absorbed more quickly in children than adults. B) Absorption of intramuscularly administered drugs is fairly constant. C) Topical drugs are absorbed more quickly in young children than adults. D) Absorption of drugs administered by subcutaneous injection is increased.