The elimination half-life index of a drug is determined by
A. dividing in half the total time the drug produces an effect
B. dividing in half the user's age
C. noting the time it takes for the concentration to decline by half
D. a combination of the above
C. noting the time it takes for the concentration to decline by half
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a. Therapeutic effect b. Adverse reaction c. Side effect d. Toxicity
A nurse uses the leadership behavior of reflecting when providing education to community members about how to lead healthy lifestyles. Which of the following actions is most likely being taken by the nurse?
a. Providing feedback on how behavior ap-pears to others b. Introducing new topics to the group c. Verifying information through questions and restatement d. Highlighting important points from the discussion
Which of the following statements by a new graduate nurse should be corrected by an experienced nurse?
a. "Most older patients are ill and disabled. That's why we care for so many of them in the hospital." b. "Older adults are many times still interested in sexual relations." c. "Patients over age 65 are still lifelong learners." d. "Many older adult patients remain independent enough to live alone."
A method used to promote smoking reduction program in an identified aggregate is:
1. Using scare tactics at local churches to convince individuals to stop smoking 2. Teaching school children about the risks of smoking in all public schools in the area 3. Developing a media campaign using material frequently read by members of the aggregate 4. Asking local officials to make a public service announcement on television