The nurse cautions that a person who chronically abuses drugs may experience mental impairment. The area of the brain that can be affected and permanently damaged is the ________ _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
limbic system
The most commonly abused drugs act on the limbic system of the brain and can cause permanent damage.
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A nurse should recognize the relevance of which of these factors when antihypertensive medication is prescribed for an African American client?
a. A higher dose must be given to produce the same effect as in European Americans. b. The drug may need to be administered more frequently due to increased metabolism. c. Lukewarm tap water is preferred when taking medications. d. The drug may be refused because of belief that God will heal through prayer and faith.
A patient is admitted for the treatment of a primary immunodeficiency and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is ordered. What should the nurse monitor for as a potential adverse effect of IVIG administration?
A) Anaphylaxis B) Hypertension C) Hypothermia D) Joint pain
The process of assessing the presence of specific factors within each of the categories that have been identified as being associated with an increased likelihood of an illness, such as cancer, or an unhealthy event, such as an automobile accident,
is called: 1. Health risk reduction 2. Health risk appraisal 3. Health risk factors 4. Health events
List three signs or symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
What will be an ideal response?