After teaching a group of nursing students about the neurobiologic theories of depression, the instructor determines the need for additional teaching when the students identify which neurotransmitter as playing a role?
A) Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)
B) Norepinephrine
C) Serotonin
D) Dopamine
B
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A) Edema B) Hepatorenal disease C) Congestive heart failure D) Cardiovascular insufficiency
A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following statements would indicate that teaching by the nurse concerning the beta-adrenergic antagonist has been effective?
A) "I may have a very dry mouth while taking this drug." B) "I should never stop taking this drug abruptly." C) "I can stop walking a mile a day." D) "Since I am taking this drug, I no longer need to worry about my diet."
The statement, "We will increase our profit by 8% each year," is an example of a(n):
a. strategic plan. b. mission statement. c. organization objective. d. implementation strategy.
A nurse is informed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has determined that a bomb has been detected and is in the possession of a known terrorist group. The government buildings in the local community are the target. This situation is termed a(n):
a. all-hazards approach. b. biologic event. c. credible threat. d. natural disaster.