Identify a true statement about marijuana.
A. When marijuana is smoked, its effects can be felt only two to three hours later.
B. The cannabinoids in marijuana are lipid-soluble compounds.
C. Marijuana decreases the activity of the mesolimbic dopamine system.
D. The most common route of administration of marijuana is smoking.
Answer: D
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a. Consult with the pharmacist to adjust medication times to allow periods of sleep or rest between intervals. b. Encourage family members to talk with the patient whenever they are present in the room. c. Keep the television on to provide "white" noise and distraction. d. Leave the lights on in the room so that the patient is not frightened of his or her surroundings.
The nurse administers a beta-adrenergic agent to a patient with congestive heart failure. What assessment findings would indicate the drug was working?
a. Heart rate changes from 92 beats/min to 76 beats/min. b. Cardiac monitor shows narrowing of the QRS segment. c. There is tingling in the fingers and toes. d. There is increased urine output.
A nurse is working with a client who has moderate hearing loss. Communication adaptations the nurse uses include (Select all that apply)
a. enunciating words clearly. b. facing the client directly. c. slowing the speech down. d. speaking very loudly.
A 7-year-old has taken money from his brother's dresser on two occasions. When counseling his mother about this, you would advise her that
A) she may need to remind him of property rights. B) she should buy his brother a bank that cannot be opened. C) stealing is unusual for a 7-year-old. D) she should talk to the child's teacher about putting less pressure on him.