The nurse explains that the greatest problem with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) use is that the drug:

a. is addictive.
b. stimulates drug-seeking behavior.
c. causes flashbacks.
d. sets off hypertensive episodes.


C
LSD causes flashbacks, or "bad trips," unpredictably, and the flashbacks may occur years after ingestion of the drug.

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A) Blood chemistry B) Multiple gated acquisition scan (MUGA) C) Chest radiograph D) Fluorescein angiography

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A nursing instructor is preparing a class about rural cultures and the influence on mental health problems. Which of the following would the instructor include as impacting the use of mental health services for this group? Select all that apply

A) Limited access to care B) Lack of available resources C) Geographical similarities D) Diverse cultural groups E) Consistency in treatment approaches

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The nurse is reviewing the role of several structures that assist in protecting the ear to the client. What would be the nurse's best explanation be of how the ossicles work in protecting the ear?

A) Aid in protecting the ear from foreign objects B) Protect the two layers by separating the external from the middle ear C) Protect the vital internal organs of the middle and inner ear from injury D) Equalize the pressure in the middle ear with atmospheric pressure

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Ethnicity

What will be an ideal response?

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