What is psychological dependence?

What will be an ideal response?


Psychological dependence involves feelings of satisfaction and pleasure from taking the drug.

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Which of the following is the purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating peptic ulcers?

a. It eradicates H. pylori b. It inhibits gastric acid secretion c. It protects the gastric mucosa d. It neutralizes or reduces the acidity of stomach contents

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At the institutional level, accountability is reflected in which manner?

1. The nurse's personal ethical integrity 2. Philosophy and objectives 3. Standards of practice 4. Nurse practice acts

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In a nurse managers' meeting, strategies for ways to help retain staff are discussed. One strategy for assisting nurses in developing collective action skills is:

a. Accepting the practice of "going along to get along." b. Attending as many workshops as practical. c. Spending as much time as possible in clinical settings. d. Taking the opportunity to work with a mentor.

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The nurse is assessing the client. The client is irritable, anxious, and has lost 12 pounds over the last 2 months. The client's eyes appear to bulge from their sockets

Which of the following pieces of information does the nurse expect to find during the assessment of this client? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Blood pressure: 162/92 2. Apical pulse: 120 3. Respiratory rate: 11 4. Pupils: constricted 5. Client complains of feeling very warm.

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