A nurse has administered a drug that will have a therapeutic effect on a patient's parasympathetic nervous system. The nurse should be aware that the drug will primarily affect the function of what neurotransmitter?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Norepinephrine
C) Dopamine
D) Serotonin
A
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An elderly client, unable to tolerate most antidepressant medications because of adverse effects, is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client?
1. Learn to write everything down, since memory loss with the treatment is permanent. 2. The treatments are known to help some but not all people with depression. 3. These treatments will cure the depression. 4. Participating in psychotherapy with some medication therapy will need to be continued after the treatments.
The nurse is reviewing the immunization record of a 3-moth-old infant. Which of the following list of immunizations indicates that the infant has received all of the required vaccinations for a baby this age?
a. DTAP, HIB, MMR, Hep A, HPV b. Hep B, DTAP, HIB, IPV, PCV, rotavirus c. HPV, Hep B, DTAP, MMR, varicella d. Hep A, DTAP, MMR, HPV, rotavirus
The parents of an adolescent report that their child has recently gotten into trouble at school for cheating on an examination and has been barred from participating in a school trip as a consequence of that action
They ask for the nurse's professional opinion about the suitability of the punishment. Which answer best supports self-esteem development in this adolescent? 1. "I think the punishment may be excessive. Have you talked with the school officials about the incident?" 2. "Since my expertise is in health, I really can't respond to your question." 3. "Honesty and respect for authorities is important. I am surprised that the punishment is not more extensive." 4. "Living with the consequences of your actions is a way to help the adolescent develop good self-esteem."
The nurse is taking care of an adolescent diagnosed with kyphosis. Which describes this condition?
a. Lateral curvature of the spine b. Immobility of the shoulder joint c. Exaggerated concave lumbar curvature of the spine d. Increased convex angulation in the curve of the thoracic spine