A patient who has been prescribed a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) asks how it works. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "SSRIs maintain the drug in its bound form, allowing more of the drug to attach to the neurotransmitter."
2. "SSRIs increase enzymatic action in the blood-brain barrier."
3. "SSRIs improve acid-base balance, enhancing the penetration of the blood-brain barrier."
4. "SSRIs target blood-brain barrier transporters and prevent the reuptake of the neurotransmitter."
4. "SSRIs target blood-brain barrier transporters and prevent the reuptake of the neurotransmitter."
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The nurse's immediate course of action would be to: a. reteach him about his medications. b. have a serious talk with him and his family about compliance. c. arrange for home visits after discharge. d. collect more information to identify his reasons for noncompliance.
The model that fails to address problems that relate to the cultural, historical, social and environmental influences of health and wellbeing is the:
a. scientific model. b. biomedical model. c. traditional model. d. partnership model.
Teaching for a parent prior to them assisting a child with topical permethrin application should include:
A. You may need to treat your child within nine days after the eggs hatch B. You can purchase this drug OTC C. Keep this out of your child's eyes, as it will cause irritation D. Be sure your child drinks plenty of water for 24 hrs
A young man with AIDS has active pulmonary tuberculosis, and his sputum contains large numbers of tubercle bacilli. Which of the following statements regarding this patient's disease is NOT true?
A. He has active tuberculosis but is not infectious to other persons. B. He has active tuberculosis and is capable of infecting other persons. C. Tubercle bacilli may be transported in this patient's bloodstream to other organs from the lung and cause tuberculosis in other organs. D. This patient's disease is likely to progress unless controlled by proper treatment.