Medical uses of _______________ include muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, treatment for convulsive disorders (epilepsy), alcohol detoxification, and preoperative anesthesia (amnesiac).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: benzodiazepines
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A) The client had two episodes of impacted stool over the last week. B) The client is improving in ability to perform self-urinary catheterization. C) The client is limiting fluids to reduce need to void. D) The client has an indwelling urinary catheter and is provided with stool softeners every morning.
The physician's office nurse is caring for a client who has a history of a cerebral aneurysm. Which diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate to monitor the status of the aneurysm?
A) Myelogram B) Electroencephalogram C) Echoencephalography D) Cerebral angiography
What is the pharmacokinetic term that refers to the chemical change of a drug into a form that can be excreted?
A) Absorption B) Distribution C) Biotransformation D) Excretion
A recently married couple is trying to conceive a child. The husband is a collegiate athlete and his coach forbids sexual activity for 2 days prior to a game. The wife asks the nurse if abstinence before the game is necessary. What is the best response?
1. As long as intercourse is not involved, there is no reason to avoid sexual activity. 2. Some residual physical weakness is common for up to 18 hours after sex. 3. This is a common myth among athletes, but there is no basis in fact. 4. In fact, sexual activity before intense physical exercise increases stamina and endurance.