Kava kava may cause sedation if taken with a benzodiazepine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T: Increased sedation may occur with other CNS depressants.
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A) Perform the secondary exam B) Assist the patient with his nitroglycerin C) Provide nonemergent transport D) Assess for neurologic deficits
When caring for clients with chronic illnesses, describe how health professionals can therapeutically help clients in the medical setting
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a. Just the areas with blood on them b. The area nearest to the incision c. The surrounding sterile field and all areas that are in contact with blood or bodily fluids d. The center of the surgical incision
A relative refractory period occurs when a nerve fiber can only be restimulated by a much stronger stimulus than the initial stimulus
A) True B) False