For ________ anesthesia, an anesthetic drug is given by injection into the epidural space; the drug then moves into the subarachnoid space to provide anesthesia

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: epidural

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What will be an ideal response?

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The nurse is providing care for a patient with a history of mitral valve replacement. The patient is taking ticlopidine (Ticlid). The nurse recognizes the medication is effective by which of the following patient outcomes?

A. Patient reports chest pain is relieved after receiving the medication. B. Patient's heart rhythm is regular. C. Patient's lung sounds remain clear. D. Patient has no symptoms of a clot formation.

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Which of the following drugs affects psychic function?

A) stimulant B) lithium derivative C) psychotropic D) all of the above

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In most situations, screening tests may be administered without parental permission

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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