The main active ingredient in coffee, black teas, most cola drinks, and many other bottled beverages that stimulates the nervous system, relieves fatigue, increases alertness, and increases the body's metabolic rate is:
a. Alcohol
b. Cocaine
c. Caffeine
d. Amphetamines
C
Caffeine is the main active ingredient in coffee, black teas, most cola drinks, and many other bottled beverages.
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a. 66-year-old husband b. Entire family, in general c. 42-year-old daughter (oldest child) d. 40-year-old son (only son)
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a. carbohydrates. b. fats. c. milk products. d. protein.
A patient with low self-esteem has begun making behavior changes. A nurse positively reinforces these changes during a therapy session. The patient and nurse are actively engaged in which level of intervention?
a. Commitment to action b. Expanded self-awareness c. Realistic planning d. Self-evaluation
A client has a lithium level of 1.2 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is indicated?
A) Call the physician for an increase in dosage. B) Do not give the next dose, and call the physician. C) Increase fluid intake for the next week. D) No intervention is necessary at this time.