A female client develops depression months after giving birth and is given a prescription for fluoxetine (Prozac?). A nurse explains to the client that her depression may be due to an imbalance in the "chemical messengers" in the brain
Which are considered to be the "chemical messengers" of the brain?
A) Dendrites
B) Axons
C) Neurotransmitters
D) Synapses
C
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Reducing aggressive outbursts on a unit for older adults with mental disorders can be best achieved by
a. liberal use of antipsychotic medication. b. practicing redirection and diversion. c. restricting diversional activities. d. limiting personal space.
A patient is prescribed minocycline (Dynacin) 750 mg orally. What is the nurse's best action before giving the first dose?
a. Check that the patient is not allergic to penicillin or sulfa drugs. b. Use a new IV administration set to administer the drug. c. Hold the dose and contact the prescriber. d. Give the drug with milk or food.
Which intervention by the nurse would be best when trying to create a therapeutic milieu for a group of older adult patients?
a. Use soothing music, nonglare lighting, and the patients' personal articles. b. Use bright colors and the patient's personal articles, and plan frequent activities. c. Periodically rearrange the furniture for variety, but remove environmental barriers. d. Create a stable physical environment, but vary the daily routine to prevent boredom.
The RN is graphing the distribution of influenza cases by the time of onset of influenza. What does this represent?
A) Epidemic curve B) Epidemiologic descriptive study C) Incidence density D) Incidence rate