The nurse points out that negative symptoms of schizophrenia are more difficult to modify. Examples of negative symptoms are: (Select all that apply.)
a. avolition.
b. hallucination.
c. psychomotor retardation.
d. delusions.
e. anhedonia.
A, C, E
Negative symptoms are abilities or personal characteristics that are absent or lost to the patient.
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a. Protest b. Despair c. Denial d. Attachment
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about male and female hormones. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an anabolic steroid? Select all that apply
A) Nandrolone B) Oxymetholone C) Oxandrolone D) Testosterone E) Fluoxymesterone
All of the following are characteristics of the "ideal laxative," except:
a. acts rapidly with the production of a normally formed stool. b. does not interfere with drug or nutrient absorption. c. works for several days after administration. d. does not irritate the GI tract.
Which is the correct method for performing a capillary puncture?
a. squeeze the finger to get an adequate blood sample. b. use the anterior surface of the finger c. wipe away the first drop of blood and then collect the sample d. cleanse the finger with an alcohol antiseptic and immediately preform the finger puncture.