A patient has been taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which of the following represents the antidepressant affect of the medication?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors block GABA
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors downregulate 5-HT2
C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase acetylcholine
D) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors produce dependence
B
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Before creating the patient's plan of care, how should the nurse best identify the level of assistance that the patient will require in the hospital? A) Make referrals for assessment to occupational therapy and physical therapy. B) Talk with the patient about the type and level of assistance that he desires. C) Obtain the patient's previous medical record and note what was done during his most recent admission. D) Apply a standardized care plan that addresses the needs of a patient with paraplegia.
A client has a living will stating no life-sustaining measures be performed, but does not have a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on the chart. If the nurse finds the client unconscious and unresponsive, which action should be taken?
a. Alert the family and follow their instructions regarding life-saving measures. b. Call the health care provider for orders. c. Do nothing. d. Initiate resuscitation measures.
A client is prescribed to receive 1000 mL of 0.9% Normal Saline in an 8-hour time frame. Using a microdrip set, how many drops per minute will the infusion run?
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Which of the following statements is Not correct about Gleevec (Imatinib; STI- 571)?
A. Gleevec inhibits Bcr-Abl kinase. B. Gleevec is most effective in causing remission in the chronic phase of CML C. Gleevec side effects includes GI distress, fluid retention and myelosuppression. D. Gleevec targets Bcr-Abl and resistance can occur by mutations in the Bcr-Abl gene. E. All statements about gleevec are correct.