A client is hospitalized for psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Based on an understanding of neurobiology, the nurse knows the psychotic symptoms arise from disruptions in which neurotransmitter?
A) Dopamine B) Serotonin C) Acetylcholine D) Norepinephrine
A
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The clinic nurse obtains a history from women who wish to use a cervical cap as their method of contraception. The nurse assesses for relative or absolute contraindications to this contraceptive device, including which of the following? (Select all that a
A. Patient is a commercial sex worker. B. Patient has history of an abnormal Pap test. C. Patient has human papillomavirus infection. D. Patient has silicone allergy. E. Patient is nulliparous.
Which of the following are included in the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services guidelines to promote health and prevent disease. (Select all that apply.)
1. Increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors. 2. Limit total calorie intake to 2,000 mg per day. 3. Reduce daily sodium intake to 3,000 mg per day. 4. Consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids. 5. Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.
A community health nurse states, "I wish we had just a portion of the dollars spent repairing atherosclerotic hearts to teach the community about cardiovascular risk factors." The nurse's statement stems from what philosophy?
a. Deontology b. Feminist ethic c. Utilitarianism d. Ethics of care
The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is associated with which of the following principles?
a. Autonomy b. Confidentiality c. Justice d. Respect for others