Steve has a sleep disorder and is prescribed pentobarbital for two weeks. After the first week, Steve notices that the medication has a diluted effect, and he is unable to feel the same hypnotic effects of the drug as he did during the first week. This effect is termed ________.
A. drug tolerance
B. drug addiction
C. REM rebound
D. automatism
Answer: A
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A) Constant bradycardia B) Lethargy and apathy C) Acute severe pain D) Edema and fluid overload
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a. assess, maintain, and evaluate the abilities of clients upon completion of therapy b. provide care and evaluate the abilities of clients in need of functional therapy c. evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of clients in functional therapy d. assess and provide care for the clients in need of functional therapy
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A) Analgesics B) Diuretics C) Antitussives D) Antiflatulents
The degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions is known as:
a) self-care inability. b) learning style. c) health literacy. d) self-care ability.