Psychological dependence develops most rapidly when the drug hits the ______ quickly.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: brain
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A patient is recovering in the CCU following carotid endarterectomy. What intervention should the nurse make to ensure that a hematoma is not forming in the patient's neck?
A) Assess neck size by comparing operative side with nonoperative side. B) Monitor pupil reactivity. C) Assess hand grip. D) Monitor blood pressure.
A patient is receiving eyedrops that contain a beta-blocker medication. The nurse will use what method to reduce systemic effects after administering the eyedrops?
a. Wiping off excess liquid immediately after instilling the drops b. Having the patient close the eye tightly after the drops are instilled c. Having the patient try to keep the eye open for 30 seconds after the drops are instilled d. Applying gentle pressure to the patient's nasolacrimal duct for 30 to 60 seconds after instilling the drops
The client asks the nurse how his ranitidine works to treat his heartburn. The nurse's best response is:
a. "Ranitidine block the histamine-2 receptors in the stomach to decrease gastric acid." b. "Your medication works by blocking histamine release to decrease gastric acid." c. "Ranitidine is a proton pump inhibitor that causes a decrease in the release of gastric acid." d. "Your medication works by suppressing pepsin, an enzyme in the stomach."
Of the following sites, which is known to have the highest rate of medical errors?
1. Hospice care 2. Health department 3. Emergency department 4. Schools