Studies show that, in addition to their antidepressant effects, antidepressant medications are among the MOST effective:
a. antipsychotic agents
b. sedative-hypnotic agents
c. antimanic agents
d. antianxiety agents
D
Studies have shown that in addition to their antidepressant effects, antidepressant medications are among the most effective anti-anxiety agents. Paxil has been found to be useful in treating generalized anxiety disorders and social phobias. In addition, some of the new SSRIs have been found to be useful in treating generalized anxiety disorder, social phobias, and panic disorder.
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1. Hypotension 2. Headache 3. Urinary retention 4. Bradycardia
Transfusion therapy is the intravenous (IV) administration of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Whole blood b. Plasma products c. Red blood cells (RBCs) d. Platelets
During the twentieth century, child mortality was greatly reduced by: (Select all that apply.)
a. Improved nutrition b. Availability of immunizations c. Advent of antibiotics d. Government housing e. Improved sanitation
The expectant mother asks the nurse how CMV is diagnosed in infants. The best answer by the nurse would be:
a. "Check for the presence of IgM CMV antibodies in cord blood, which identifies congenitally infected infants; there is another test for detecting antibodies in the baby's blood." b. "Inspect for the presence of symptoms characteristic of this disease." c. "Conduct a test on the fluids of the eye, which are carefully collected on a swab and placed in a special tube." d. "Inspect for the effects of the IgM CMV antibodies, which are evident in special tissue tests done in utero or shortly after birth."