The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of GABA. Which finding would be expected?
a. Reduced anxiety
b. Improved memory
c. More organized thinking
d. Fewer sensory perceptual alterations
A
Increased levels of GABA reduce anxiety; thus any potentiation of GABA action should result in anxiety reduction. Acetylcholine and substance P are associated with memory enhancement. Thought disorganization is associated with dopamine. GABA is not associated with sensory perceptual alterations.
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Causes of anemia include: (Select all that apply.)
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A patient is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism caused by a thromboembolism. The nurse realizes that one site of origin for the thromboembolism would be the
1. distal arterial circulation. 2. left ventricle. 3. carotid artery. 4. distal venous circulation.
In patient-focused care
A) the team plans, makes decisions, and delivers care based on the patient's needs. B) the managers are like coaches. C) a multidisciplinary team provides the care. D) all of the above