Cocaine addicts prefer inhaling crack cocaine because:
1. responses are prolonged.
2. plasma drug levels rise more slowly.
3. nearly instantaneous elevations result in intense responses.
4. dysphoria occurs more slowly.
Correct Answer: 3
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A nurse has received a charging document. The nurse manager advises the nurse that this document means
a. a lawsuit charging nursing malpractice has been filed, and the nurse is being sued. b. someone filed a motion with the state board requesting a license revocation hearing. c. the board of nursing has cause to believe the nurse violated the state practice law. d. the nurse has been charged with a civil or criminal offense and must appear in court.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) by face mask. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A) Impaired swallowing B) Risk for impaired skin integrity C) Risk for falls D) Sleep deprivation
A nurse is providing patient education about colesevelam [Welchol], a bile acid sequestrant. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. "Colesevelam will reduce my levels of low-density lipoprotein." b. "Colesevelam will augment my statin drug therapy." c. "I will not have to worry about having as many drug interactions as I did when I took cholestyramine." d. "I will need to take supplements of fat-soluble vitamins."
Which of the following demonstrates giving information versus opinion?
a. "Mrs. Khan, let's practice together the breathing techniques you learned in Lamaze classes. That will help us to work together more effectively later when your labor is stronger." b. "You learned breathing techniques in Lamaze classes. I really believe the breathing techniques make labor easier." c. "Mrs. Khan, have you been practicing the breathing techniques you learned? It is very important to practice if you wish to use them effectively in labor." d. "Using breathing techniques in labor is really to your benefit because you feel in control."