The patient is tense, hypervigilant, and reports, My heart is ...

[KimWrice]

The patient is tense, hypervigilant, and reports, My heart is racing. The nurse understands that the primary neurotransmitter associated with these complaints is
 
  a. serotonin.
  b. glutamate.
  c. acetylcholine.
  d. norepinephrine.

Question 2

A nurse in a community mental health center receives a call asking for information about a patient. Under which condition can the nurse release information to the caller?
 
  a. The caller is related to the patient.
  b. The psychiatrist approves the request.
  c. The caller is a mental health professional.
  d. The patient has given written consent for release of information.

[Gabe]

Answer to Question 1

D
Norepinephrine is a catecholamine. It is released in response to sympathetic stimulation and causes increased heart rate and blood pressure and other symptoms of anxiety. Glutamate, serotonin, and acetylcholine are not associated with sympathetic nervous system stimulation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Patient information is privileged. Information cannot be released without consent signed by the patient. None of the other conditions is sufficient.

[KimWrice]

Gracias!

[juliaf]

Excellent