The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, which is part of the 2006 U.S. Patriot Act:
1. Requires all providers to screen their patients for methamphetamine use
2. Restricts the prescribing of amphetamines to U.S. citizens
3. Requires a prescription be written for all methamphetamine precursors in all states
4. Restricts the sales of drugs that contain methamphetamine precursors, including a daily and 30-day limit on sales
____
4
You might also like to view...
An adolescent attempts suicide several days after a high school peer committed suicide. The student's mother is devastated that this could happen and that the family could be so unable to tell that their child was at risk
Which response by the school nurse best reflects our understanding of suicide in adolescence? Select all that apply. a. Most persons who attempt suicide conceal their despair and their intent from others quite effectively so no one will interfere with their attempt. b. Adolescents have an immature prefrontal cortex, leading to greater impulsiveness, impaired judgment, and less ability to tolerate frustration. c. Serotonin pathways are not fully developed until adulthood, leading to moodiness and sudden onset of depression in children. d. People, particularly adolescents, sometimes identify with others who have attempted suicide, leading them to decide to attempt suicide as well. e. The grief following a peer's death, by suicide or otherwise, can itself contribute to depression and a significant increase in suicide risk. f. Usually when one adolescent has committed suicide and others follow with their own attempts, they are trying to evoke the attention shown to the dead child.
A nurse is performing a hearing assessment. Which hobby would be most likely associated with hearing loss?
A. Snow skiing B. Pottery making C. Furniture refinishing D. Woodworking/cabinetmaking
A nurse conducts a culturally specific assessment on an Asian native. Which of the following elements of cultural competence is this nurse demonstrating?
a. Awareness c. Desire b. Knowledge d. Skill
A client with thrombocytopenia is being discharged. What information does the nurse incorporate into the teaching plan for this client?
A. "Avoid large crowds." B. "Drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day." C. "Elevate your lower extremities when sitting." D. "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush."