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michelleunicorn

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The majority of neuropharmacologic agents produce their effect in what way?
 
  1. Enhancing axonal reception
  2. Altering synaptic transmission
  3. Up-regulating axonal sensitivity
  4. Down-regulating transmitter receptivity

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A nurse formulates diagnoses for an older adult who takes 12 prescription drugs daily. The nurse designates Risk for falls as the priority diagnosis. What is the reason for this diagnosis?
 
  1. Risk for falls is related to increased drug absorption.
  2. Risk for falls is related to inappropriate use of prescription drugs.
  3. Risk for falls is related to potential drug interactions and toxicity.
  4. Risk for falls is related to rapid drug excretion.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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