Which of the following terms describes a group of drugs used to treat serious mental illnesses, such as being out of touch with reality; they produce a state of tranquility and work on abnormally functioning nerves?
A. benzodiazepines
B. antimanics
C. barbiturates
D. neuroleptics
Answer: D
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A patient accompanied her boyfriend to the emergency department after the two had been in a motorcycle accident. The boyfriend was badly hurt, but the patient had only minor cuts and bruises and was discharged
She mentioned to the nurse that since she was driving, she should have been the one to be injured. Twenty-four hours later, while visiting her boyfriend, the patient reported that she was unable to move from her chair and unable to walk. Diagnostic workup revealed no physical reason for the problem. The anxiety relief behavior the patient is demonstrating is: a. projection. b. conversion. c. sublimation. d. reframing.
Before initiating DMPA injection, it is most important that the nurse
a. inquire about a history of drug allergic reactions b. obtain a urine hCG c. check the client's Pap smear results d. take the client's vital signs
Which of the following is correct regarding pursuers of excellence?
a. value themselves for what they do b. correct mistakes, then learn from them c. learn from failure d. enjoy meeting high standards within reach
Which is the foundational principle of nursing time management?
A) Short-term planning B) Strategic planning C) Immediate attention to care needs D) Adhering to a daily plan