During a medications management class, the nurse discusses the use of antipsychotic medications to treat psychosis. Which of the following statements indicate how these medications affect neurotransmitter activity?
A) Antipsychotics block dopamine receptors.
B) Antipsychotics increase the amount of dopamine in the postsynaptic neuron.
C) Antipsychotics decrease the sensitivity of the receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron.
D) Antipsychotics increase dopamine receptors.
A
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a. change the peripad once per shift. b. cleanse the perineum from front to back. c. perform pericare at least twice during the shift. d. increase fluid intake to 2500 to 3000 mL/day.
The nurse is assessing a homeless patient who presents in the emergency department (ED) after suffering a seizure. Which is a common cause for seizure activity for many homeless persons?
1) Epilepsy 2) Hypothermia 3) Hypertension 4) Trauma
A patient asks the nurse what can be given to alleviate severe, chronic pain of several months' duration. The patient has been taking oxycodone (OxyContin) and states that it is no longer effective
The nurse will suggest discussing which medication with the provider? a. Fentanyl (Duragesic) transdermal patch b. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) PO c. Meperidine (Demerol) PO d. Pentazocine (Talwin) PO
Exercise has no effect on gastrointestinal function.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)