Which of the following is likely to cause orthostatic hypotension in older adults?
A) Decreased baroreceptor response
B) Decreased compliance/stiffer vessels
C) Increased peripheral vascular resistance
D) Rigid arteries
A
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A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) knows the ritual is senseless, but is unable to stop. Which of the following best explains why he does not quit doing the ritual?
a. As rituals become habit, others will worry about the person if he or she suddenly stops engaging in the ritual behavior. b. Engaging in rituals allows the individual to feel in control. c. If the compulsion is resisted, anxiety increases. d. Rituals, even if nonsensical, are comforting and reassuring.
Nurse Stacey is a self-admitted drug addict and has been a heavy abuser of codeine. Stacey and the unit manager decide that changes have to occur. Stacey enrolls in an addiction program, and the manager has her transferred to a drug-free area
What other strategies might be appropriate? a. The manager could refer Stacey to the Human Resources Department. b. The manager could assist in monitoring Stacey's progress. c. The manager could counsel Stacey if Sta-cey has formed a trusting relationship with her. d. Stacey needs to be asked not to involve her family in the recovery program be-cause this is a work-related situation.
A patient has come into the radiology department to undergo testing for possible polyps. What diagnostic test may be done to diagnose this type of lesion?
A) Gastric analysis B) Barium enema C) Barium swallow D) Gastroscopy
Drug-related violence due to the acute effects of the drug in an individual's system at the time of the violent act is referred to as
A. acute toxicity B. pharmacological violence C. systemic violence D. none of the