Answer to Question 1
ANS: A, B
The correct responses provide information to the sibling. Modern imaging techniques are important tools in assessing molecular changes in mental disease and marking the receptor sites of drug action, which can help in treatment planning. Psychiatric symptoms can be caused by anatomical or physiologic abnormalities. There is no evidence of denial in the sibling's comment. The nurse can answer this question rather than referring it to the physician. It would be inappropriate to discuss finances with the patient's sibling.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A, C, E
Antipsychotic medications may produce weight gain, which would complicate care of a patient with diabetes, and increase serum triglycerides, which would complicate care of a patient with hyperlipidemia. Parkinson's disease involves changes in transmission of dopamine and acetylcholine, so these drugs would also complicate care of this patient. Osteoarthritis and Grave's disease should have no synergistic effect with this medication.
Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin
Patient health history form Cont.
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Medical Gymnasts Assist Patient in Performing Movements, 1909.
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