The nurse is asked to describe the stages of the sexual response cycle. Which system should the nurse describe as controlling excitement or arousal?
1. Sympathetic nervous system
2. Parasympathetic nervous system
3. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
4. Peripheral nervous system
2. Parasympathetic nervous system
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Common adverse reactions associated with antineoplastic drugs include:
1. alopecia and bone-marrow depression. 2. bone-marrow stimulation and nausea. 3. diarrhea and blurred vision. 4. anorexia and rhinorrhea.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient with a fractured tibia and fibula who admits to regular heroin use. Which factor should be used to determine the presence of pain and need for pain medication?
1. The patient has taken an opiate already today. 2. The shift report indicates the patient has been sleeping on and off. 3. The patient is angry about being in the hospital. 4. The patient reports pain in the leg of an intensity of 10 out of 10 on the numeric rating scale.
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client recovering from a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following should be included the instructions for this client?
1. Resume normal activity level 2. Limit the use of over-the-counter medications 3. Symptoms of recurrence 4. Diet to include green leafy vegetables
Which two major neurotransmitters are considered responsible for establishing appropriate levels of mood?
A. serotonin and acetylcholine B. dopamine and endorphins C. acetylcholine and norepinephrine D. serotonin and norepinephrine