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waynest

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Which statement is MOST true about neurotransmitters?
 
  a. Each neurotransmitter essentially functions in an entirely different manner.
  b. Most neurotransmitters consistently act in either an inhibitory or excitatory manner.
  c. Excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters are structurally comparable.
  d. Neurotransmitters act in an interchangeable fashion with each other.

Question 2

A nurse is examining a 75-year-old woman and finds evidence of ongoing physical abuse. Upon asking, the woman reveals that her 75-year-old husband hits her on occasion. The woman asks the nurse not to disclose this information to the police.
 
  The nurse understands that: a. in any case of abuse, the nurse is required to disclose the information to the police, regardless of the client's wishes
  b. the nurse is free to use her own judgment as to whether or not she should inform the police
  c. because this is a case of elderly abuse, the nurse is required to disclose the information to the police regardless of the client's wishes
  d. because the abuser is the client's husband, it is not considered a case of elderly abuse; therefore the nurse cannot disclose the information to the police against the client's wishes



jaymee143

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Answer to Question 1

B
Neurotransmitters act in either an inhiitory or excitatory manner. When acting in an inhibitory manner, activity is decreased. When excited, activity increases.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse is required by law to report all cases of suspected elder abuse to the proper authorities. The nurse is also obligated to report cases of child abuse.



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