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RYAN BANYAN

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A patient asks a nurse, What are neurotransmitters? My doctor says mine are out of balance. The best reply would be:
 
  a. You must feel relieved to know that your problem has a physical basis.
  b. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that pass messages between brain cells.
  c. It is a high-level concept to explain. You should ask the doctor to tell you more.
  d. Neurotransmitters are substances we eat daily that influence memory and mood.

Question 2

A person received an invitation to be in the wedding of a friend who lives across the country. The individual is afraid of flying. What type of therapy should the nurse recommend?
 
  a. Psychoanalysis
  b. Milieu therapy
  c. Systematic desensitization
  d. Short-term dynamic therapy


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durant1234

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Stating that neurotransmitters are chemicals that pass messages between brain cells gives the most accurate information. Neurotransmitters are messengers in the central nervous system. They are released from the axon terminal, diffuse across the synapse, and attach to specialized receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. The incorrect responses do not answer the patient's question, are demeaning, and provide untrue and misleading information.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Systematic desensitization is a type of therapy aimed at extinguishing a specific behavior, such as the fear of flying. Psychoanalysis and short-term dynamic therapy are aimed at uncovering conflicts. Milieu therapy involves environmental factors.


RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

rachel

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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