The development of symptoms that cause significant psychological and physical distress when an individual reduces or stops drug use is known as ____
a. intolerance
b. intoxication
c. physical dependence
d. toxicity
e. withdrawal
e
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Which statement is true?
A) You should set exercise goals before establishing an ideal body image. B) You should establish an ideal body image before setting exercise goals. C) You should set a body composition goal before setting a target range for body weight. D) You should set a target range for body weight before setting a body composition goal.
A nurse from the adult medical unit is pulled to the geriatric unit. The nurse notes many of the common medications provided are in lower doses than typically prescribed. What action by the nurse is the highest priority?
A. Notify the charge nurse that clients may have received inappropriate medication dosages. B. Call the nursing supervisor to investigate the nurse's concerns. C. Don't worry about the discrepancy since this is not the nurse's unit. D. Evaluate the lab values of each client to determine liver and kidney function.
Redness of the skin is known as erythema
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Your 80-year-old aunt lives in an independent-living retirement center. She still has a very sharp memory. All of the following probably apply to her EXCEPT that she
A) has exercised regularly over the years. B) remains physically active even now. C) has never exercised and prefers to spend all of her time alone. D) keeps her mind active by reading and playing the piano.