Most barbiturates are considered nonselective CNS depressants. The major exception is:
a. phenobarbital.
b. thiopental.
c. secobarbital.
d. butabarbital.
a
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A) Record the pulse rate on the appropriate vital signs sheet in the chart. B) Ask the instructor or a staff nurse to take the pulse. C) Discuss this finding during postconference with other students. D) Wait 4 hours and take the patient's pulse again.
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A. Shaping B. Modeling C. Premack principle D. Reciprocal inhibition
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a. Severe headache b. Flank pain c. Increased confusion d. Decreased blood glucose
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