The treatment of psychosis involves the use of antipsychotic drugs, which are also known as ________ drugs or major tranquilizer drugs

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: neuroleptic

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Which healthcare setting provides treatment in a private office setting?

A) ambulatory care B) specialty care C) hospice D) physician's office

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The combining form that means to burn is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Hudson, 73 years of age, has severe arthritis and takes an NSAID. What should he know about minimizing his risk of adverse effects from long-term use?

A) He can reduce his risk of GI bleed by taking the NSAID with a glass of red wine for the protective effects of resveratrol. B) He may wish to explore the possibility of substituting acetaminophen for pain, if possible, at least part of the time. C) He should take over-the-counter antacids when he takes the NSAID and if he should experience GI distress. D) He can double his doses if the pain worsens, but not for more than three consecutive days.

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Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the strength of bone?

A. Trabecular bone can withstand more strain than cortical bone. B. Cortical bone can withstand more stress than trabecular bone. C. Both cortical bone can withstand more stress than trabecular bone and trabecular bone can withstand more strain than cortical bone. D. None of these answers is correct.

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