The category of medication that promotes alertness, diminishes appetite, and combats narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is __________________
ANS:
stimulant
These drugs directly stimulate the central nervous system.
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a. Periorbital edema b. Tremor or facial twitching c. Rising blood pressure d. Bowel sounds
A patient is on strict bed rest for 5 days. During this time he has not had a bowel movement; normally, he passes stools daily. He describes feeling bloated and uncomfortable
A nursing diagnosis that would best address a patient who is on bed rest is Constipation related to: 1) Change in previous pattern. 2) Immobility. 3) Dietary intake. 4) Change in environment.
Which of the following drugs is associated with the "fetal hydantoin syndrome"?
A. Felbamate B. Phenobarbital C. Phenytoin D. Valproic acid
Anesthesia
A) increases body temperature. B) frequently causes hallucinations. C) blocks pain for eight hours postoperatively. D) decreases body temperature.