A nurse compares the actions of benzodiazepines with those of buspirone. Which statement is correct regarding buspirone?
a. It is not a CNS depressant.
b. The effects are more rapid.
c. It is suitable for PRN use.
d. There is a higher abuse potential.
a
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When a medication is to be titrated, the physician will order the drug, dosage range, starting dose and
A. constant rate. B. the desired effect. C. the patient's weight. D. the patient's BSA.
On the way to see your next patient, you glance at the calendar and make a mental note to buy a Mother's Day card. Your patient is Ms. Hernandez, a 76-year-old widow who lost her husband in May, two years ago. She comes in today with a headaches, abdominal pain, and general malaise. This happened once before, about a year ago, according to your detailed office notes. You have done a thorough
evaluation but are unable to arrive at a consistent picture to tie these symptoms together. This is an example of a: A) Pathophysiologic problem B) Psychopathologic problem
Kelly conducts a study on the effects of hydralazine, in combination with both diuretics and beta-blockers, as a long-term treatment for severe hypertension. Which of the following would be a valid result of her study?
A. Patients will experience dry cough and allergic reactions all through the treatment. B. Rheumatoid arthritis or a systemic lupus erythematosus-like syndrome may develop. C. A withdrawal reaction may occur, with patients experiencing rebound sympathetic activity and hypertensive crisis. D. Patients will experience hallucinations and depression all through the treatment.
What is the medical term for immunity that is initiated when an antigen encounters a type of lymphocyte known as a B cell?
1. Cell-mediated 2. Cytokines 3. Humoral 4. Vaccine