The following type of drug tolerance depends upon processes in the liver:
A. metabolic tolerance
B. pharmacodynamic tolerance
C. cellular tolerance
D. behavioral tolerance
A. metabolic tolerance
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A) The force of blood with each cardiac contraction produces friction on vessel walls that can be heard and felt. B) The movement of smooth muscle surrounding vessels produces noise that is audible by a stethoscope. C) Turbulent flow of blood during systole produces sound while laminar flow during diastole is silent. D) Pressure pulsation that exceeds the velocity of blood flow is audible and coincides with systolic BP.
An assessment tool for pain in newborns employs the acronym CRIES to identify behavioral indicators of pain. In the acronym:
1. R stands for requiring more medication. 2. I stands for increased vital signs. 3. E stands for elimination. 4. S stands for sleepiness.
The nurse is very tired and just wants to go home, but he has to decide if he is going to work mandatory overtime now because the unit is short staffed. The nurse recognizes that client abandonment can occur if what happens?
A) A provider–client relationship was established. B) The client was unaware of an expectation for care. C) The provider carried out the obligation. D) The client remained free of injury.