If a patient undergoing drug therapy for Parkinson's disease is mobile one minute and immobile the next, he or she is probably experiencing:
A. catatonia.
B. the on-off phenomenon.
C. synesthesia.
D. dyskinesias.
Answer: B
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A nurse is providing teaching to a young adult about measures to promote mental health. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for additional teaching?
A) "I will make sure that I eat foods that are nutritious." B) "I need to allow some time for relaxation every day." C) "I will make sure I have the support of two really good friends." D) "I have to work to make sure that I get enough sleep every night."
A patient is beginning therapy with oral methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse will teach this patient about the importance of:
a. having routine renal and hepatic function tests. b. limiting folic acid consumption. c. reporting alopecia and rash. d. taking the medication on a daily basis.