Juan uses heroin to avoid feeling sick. Carlos uses cocaine because he experiences strong craving for the pleasurable effects. How would you apply the models of dependence to their drug use?
A. Juan is physically dependent, Carlos is psychologically dependent
B. Both Juan and Carlos are psychologically dependent
C. Juan is physically dependent, Carlos is psychologically dependent
D. both Juan and Carlos are physically dependent
Ans: C. Juan is physically dependent, Carlos is psychologically dependent
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A) Liothyronine (Cytomel) B) Liotrix (Thyrolar) C) Levothyroxine (Synthroid) D) Methimazole (Tapazole)
The nurse assesses a patient with arterial occlusive disease in the lower extremities. Which activity should the nurse implement in the patient's plan of care?
a. Use a Doppler device to locate pulses. b. Massage the feet and ankles twice daily. c. Elevate the legs slightly when in the chair. d. Measure the circumference of the thighs daily.
A hospitalized patient has a blood pressure of 145/96 mm Hg. The nurse caring for this patient notes that the blood pressure the day before was 132/98 mm Hg The patient reports ambulatory blood pressure readings of 136/98 and 138/92 mm Hg. The patient has a history of a previous myocardial infarction and has adopted a lifestyle that includes use of the DASH diet and regular exercise. What will the nurse do?
a. Notify the provider and discuss ordering a beta blocker for this patient. b. Notify the provider and suggest a thiazide diuretic as initial therapy. c. Order a diet low in sodium and high in potassium for this patient. d. Recheck the patient's blood pressure in 4 hours to verify the result.
How does the nurse perform a Weber test to assess hearing function?
a. Whispers three to four words into the patient's ear and asks him to repeat the words heard b. Places a vibrating tuning fork in the middle of the head and asks the patient if the sound is heard the same in both ears c. Places a set of headphones over both ears, plays several tones, and asks the patient to identify the sounds d. Places a vibrating tuning fork on the mastoid process and asks the patient to signal when he can no longer hear the sound