Answer to Question 1
A
When administered to an individual physically dependent on opioids, clonidine can suppress some symptoms of abstinence. Clonidine is most effective against symptoms related to auto-nomic hyperactivity, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Clonidine does not stimulate autonomic activity. It is effective against symptoms of autonomic hyperactivity.
Clonidine does not reduce somnolence and drowsiness.
Clonidine does not prevent opioid craving.
Answer to Question 2
D
Low potassium levels can enhance paralysis, whereas high potassium levels can reduce paralysis. Because electrolyte status can influence the depth of neuromuscular blockade, it is important to maintain normal electrolyte balance.
There are no indications that sodium, calcium, and/or magnesium have similar effects of potas-sium in relation to neuromuscular blocking agents.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
Patient Teaching
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.