The majority of depressed older adults remain untreated because of
A. Misdiagnosis
B. Social stigma
C. Environmental barriers
D. All of the above
D
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Two nurses are having a discussion about the introduction of mandatory continuing education requirements in their state. Which of the following arguments in favor of this change is most accurate?
A) Nurses forget most of what they learned in nursing school within 18 months of graduating. B) Continuing education requirements allow state boards of nursing to track nurses more closely. C) In the absence of mandatory continuing education, no nurse would build on his or her knowledge. D) Ensuring that nurses keep their knowledge current promotes patient safety.
The nurse is caring for an older adult prescribed benztropine (Cogentin). For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor the patient?
A. Confusion B. Bradycardia C. Diarrhea D. Agitation
Competitive antagonism occurs when:
A. an agonist and an antagonist compete for the same receptor. B. an antagonist cancels out the effect of an agonist by binding to a unique receptor. C. an antagonist directly inactivates an agonist. D. two agonists compete for the same receptor.
A female client is considering ovulation-inducing medications to achieve pregnancy. What should the nurse explain as potential adverse effects of this type of assisted reproductive technology (ART)? Select all that apply
1. Miscarriage 2. Preterm birth 3. Neonatal morbidity 4. Multifetal pregnancy 5. Pelvic inflammatory disease