An individual who alternates between periods of deep depression and mania may have which of the following disorders?
A) delusional disorder
B) antisocial personality disorder
C) dissociative identity disorder
D) bipolar disorder
D
Explanation: Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of deep depression and mania. The other choices are incorrect.
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A) K+ ions have the wrong charge. B) The K+ ions are stripped of all their water molecules but the Na+ ions are not. C) Sodium channel admits a Na+ water complex with the water serving as a molecular chaperone through the channel. D) K+ is excluded by voltage gating.
The LPN working at a pediatrician's office is talking to the mother of a 6-year-old patient who takes imipramine (Tofranil). The nurse would include which of the following statements in the client teaching?
A. "Once your child starts taking this medication, her urinary tract infection should improve within a few days." B. "Avoid letting your child drink anything containing caffeine in the evening since it can irritate the bladder and increase bed-wetting." C. "This medication is given in the form of a patch that is changed once a week." D. "This medication acts on the loops of the kidney to alter the way fluid and electrolytes are exchanged."
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1. "Consuming orange juice daily will increase iron absorption." 2. "Drinking a cup of black tea after having meals will increase iron absorption." 3. "Adding meat to my diet will help improve iron deficiency." 4. "Consuming grapes every day will increase iron absorption." 5. "Adding broccoli, beans, and tomato sauce to my diet will help improve iron deficiency."
Adverse effects of TCAs include
A. liver toxicity B. cardiac arrhythmias C. convulsions D. postural hypotension E. all of these