The two ways psychoactive drugs achieve their effect is either by altering availability of the ___________ or by acting directly on the receptor.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: transmitter
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1. Pink, warm extremity 2. Pain not relieved by pain medication 3. Dorsalis pedis pulse present 4. Prolonged capillary refill time with paresthesia
The nurse is instructing a patient on sleep hygiene for his sleep-wake disorder. Which guidelines will the nurse include for this patient? Select all that apply
1. Arise at the same day every day, all 7 days of the week. 2. Cut down on any food or beverage that contains caffeine. 3. Take periodic naps to avoid becoming stressed. 4. Eat healthy meals and do not go to bed hungry. 5. Drink one glass of wine before bed to aid relaxation.
A nullipara client has progressed to the active phase of labor. The nurse understands that this phase of labor, on the average, for a nullipara will last how long?
a. 50 minutes b. 3 1/2 hours c. 6 to 7 hours d. 8 to 10 hours
A public health nurse is responsible for the administration of immunizations. Which of the following guidelines regarding anaphylaxis should the nurse adhere to?
A) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 1 minute after administration. B) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 5 minutes after administration. C) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 30 minutes after administration. D) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 90 minutes after administration.