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itsmyluck · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is leading a group in which members are encouraged to discuss their feelings and emotions. The group session is just starting when a patient stomps into the room, slams his notebook down on a table, and sits down.

His affect is one of anger and hostility. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Keep the focus off the patient so his anger has time to de-escalate.
B) Suggest the patient make a private counseling appointment to address his anger issues.
C) Ask the patient to leave the group until he is calmer.
D) Encourage the patient to discuss his anger with the group.

Question 2

Most anxiolytic medications have their greatest effect by influencing which neurotransmitter?

a. dopamine
b. epinephrine
c. gamma-aminobutyric acid
d. serotonin

janeli1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C
Most anxiolytic medications have their greatest effect through influencing the gamma aminobutyric acid neurotransmitter (GABA). Benzodiazepines are believed to increase the effectiveness of GABA. In addition, barbiturates augment GABA, but in a different manner than benzodiazepines. Even alcohol is believed to have anxiolytic and sedative effects partially by enhancing GABA transmission.