A nurse is administering an antianxiety agent that exerts its anxiolytic effects by potentiating the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which of the following might the nurse be administering? Select all that apply
A) Alprazolam
B) Buspirone
C) Hydroxyzine
D) Chlordiazepoxide
E) Lorazepam
Ans: A, D, E
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Benzodiazepines like alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, and lorazepam exert their anxiolytic effects by potentiating the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Nonbenzodiazepines exert their effects in different ways.
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The nurse responds: a. "Do you believe that abuse does not exist in well-respected, professional families?" b. "I know that it is difficult to believe what your child is saying about your spouse, but abuse has occurred.". c. "I know your spouse and I have never seen him be unkind or abusive to patients, but that is no proof of innocence.". d. "Your spouse seems to have a very stressful, demanding practice. That can be a risk factor for losing one's temper when angry.".
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A) inserted into the urethra. B) a closed drainage system. C) an external drainage system. D) emptied into a urinal.
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1. "It is okay for children to have a television in their room as long as you limit the amount of time they watch it to less than 2 hours per day." 2. "Research has shown that watching educational television shows improves a child's performance in school." 3. "Don't buy a television for your child's room; he is much too young for that." 4. "Research has shown that children with a television in their bedroom spend significantly less time playing outside than other children."