The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety?
a. Acetylcholine
b. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
c. Dopamine
d. Serotonin
ANS: B
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1. "It is working, but it can take several weeks to have an effect." 2. "You might still feel depressed, but you are looking much better." 3. "This may not be the best medicine for you; I'll call your doctor." 4. "It is working, but it can take several months to have an effect."
Group therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about whether or not to attend group therapy
Which ethical principle does the unit manager's policy preserve? A. Justice B. Autonomy C. Veracity D. Beneficence
If a client is placed in seclusion and held there for 24 hours without a written order or examination by a physician, the client would have the right to bring suit against the hospital for
A. battery. B. defamation of character. C. false imprisonment. D. assault.
A patient presents to the emergency department with the complaint of vomiting and diarrhea for the past 48 hours. The nurse anticipates which fluid therapy initially?
a. 0.9% sodium chloride b. Dextrose 10% in water c. Dextrose 5% in water d. 0.45% sodium chloride