The nurse should provide ongoing assessment for a client receiving medication that potentiates the
action of GABA relative to
a. reduced anxiety.
b. improved memory.
c. more organized thinking.
d. fewer sensory perceptual alterations.
ANS: A
Increased levels of GABA reduce anxiety; thus any potentiation of GABA action should result in
anxiety reduction. Option B: Acetylcholine and substance P, rather than GABA, are associated with
memory enhancement. Option C: Thought disorganization is associated with dopamine rather than
GABA. Option D: GABA is not associated with sensory perceptual alterations.
You might also like to view...
Which statement by a nurse would indicate a nonjudgmental attitude toward violence and abuse?
1. "Parents should not allow their children to party in the middle of the night; this is when most date rapes happen." 2. "I admitted an 18-year-old for a suicide attempt following a date rape." 3. "Most people who have sex when drunk tend to perceive it as rape." 4. "Most adolescents call it rape when they don't enjoy a sexual experience."
. During a presurgical interview for a patient with laryngeal cancer, the patient states he drinks approximately 6 to 8 shots of vodka per day
It is imperative the nurse inform the surgical team and the surgical nursing division so they can assess the client for: A) Infection B) Delirium tremors C) Depression D) Altered consciousness
A nursing manager notes an unfavorable variance in her staff hours for the month. This is noted as an unfavorable efficiency. This could be due to:
1. Low client acuity. 2. High client mix. 3. High volume of Medicare clients. 4. Excessive use of sick hours by two nurses.
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving penicillin. The nurse knows this type of antibiotic works by what mechanism?
A) Inhibiting growth and development of the organism B) Inhibiting protein synthesis C) Inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis D) Stimulating bacterial reproduction