Individuals with schizophrenia tend to use the chemical __________ most often
a. Alcohol
b. Cocaine
c. Heroin
d. Hypnotics
A
Alcohol is used most commonly by individuals with schizophrenia, whereas cocaine is used most often by individuals with mood disorders, and heroin is used most frequently by those with conduct disorders. Hypnotics are not referenced as being used predominantly by any specific group.
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A) Discontinue oxygen if in use B) Ambulate the patient to see if the pain is relieved with activity C) Have the patient sit or rest immediately D) Remove the nitroglycerin patch immediately
The client was fine 2 days ago. Today, he is confused and unable to answer questions. He is suffering from
1. deafness. 2. delirium. 3. dementia. 4. drug interactions.
The critical care nurse is delivering a peer lecture on guidelines for the management of SIRS and severe sepsis. Which intervention would the nurse describe as improving outcomes in septic shock?
1. Use bicarbonate for pH of 7.30. 2. Keep mechanically ventilated patients flat in bed. 3. Maintain blood glucose lower than 150 mg/dL. 4. Initiate antibiotic therapy within 4 hours of diagnosis.
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A) "At your age you are largely done growing taller." B) "Since you are the shortest now, you will likely always be the shortest in the class." C) "Boys do not have their growth spurt until about age 17." D) "There is no way to know how tall you will grow because you are still well within the window for growth."