William is narcoleptic and his physician prescribes amphetamines to treat his medical condition. After a few months of treatment, William's medical condition improves and the physician reduces the required dosage of amphetamines. However, the reduced dosage produces unpleasant feelings associated with withdrawal symptoms. William doubles the dosage to counter what he perceives as drug tolerance without consulting his physician and begins consuming more than the recommended dosage regularly. This scenario exemplifies ________.
A. enzyme inhibition
B. drug addiction
C. drug intolerance
D. enzyme induction
Answer: B
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What critical instruction should the nurse give a client about to undergo a skin test for an allergic disorder?
A) Avoid red meat for 48 to 72 hours before the test. B) Avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours before the test. C) Avoid antihistamines and cold preparations for 48 to 72 hours before the test. D) Avoid sunlight for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
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a. inspection. b. palpation. c. percussion. d. auscultation.
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a. Assess the patient's neurologic status. b. Assist the patient to remove her clothing. c. Contact the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). d. Ask the patient to describe what occurred during the assault.