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Psychology the scientific investigation of mental process and behavior Scientific Method sets of orderly steps used to analyze and solve problems Behavioral Perspective how behavior is learned or modified by environmental causes (NURTURE) Behavioral Data reports of observation about the behavior of organisms and the conditions under which the behavior occur Psychodynamic Perspective behavior is motivated by inherited instincts, biological drives, & attempts to resolve personal conflicts b...

A research that studies people of different ages at the same time? Cross Sectional Study The approximate resting potential of a neuron? -70 millivolts What psychological perspective is BF Skinner associated with? Behaviorism What is a Double Blind Study? When both the participants and researchers do not know who is in the control group or the experimental group Where is the chemical process located during transmission? The Synapse If a researcher measures a test score today, and measures t...

Formed by combining ____________ and _______________ philosophy and physiology structuralism how we do something/ how things work reductionism reducing things to their parts functionalism why something works as a whole/why is it there/what does it do for us Freud's contribution to functionalism the concept of unconscious behaviorism break behavior down to smallest part Skinner radical behaviorism radical behaviorism society determines peoples behavior so teach people to be good citizens ...

Nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of developing which of following adverse effects? - Reye's syndrome Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have a viral infection, such as chickenpox or influenza, due to the risk of developing Reye's syndrome. Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has CKF w/ AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescriptio...

What routes of medication go through the first pass effect? What routes do not? - FIRST PASS: Oral, enteral NON-FIRST PASS: Sublingual, buccal, IV, SC, IM, ID, Inhalation MIXED: Rectal When should medication reconciliation happen? - On admission, transferring and at discharge. What are the six rights of medication administration? - -Right patient -Right Medication -Right dose -Right time -Right route -Right documentation What are the PINCH medications? - Potassium/PCA Insulin Narc...

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a drug with a high potential for toxicity. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (select all that apply) [] periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels [] monitoring for indications of toxicity is important [] taking the drug with an inducing agent will increase the possibility of toxicity [] taking the smallest effective dose is crucial [] increasing fluid intake is re...

What is a precursor? - A substance that is used to synthesize another compound. What is a chief function of the B vitamins? - Coenzyme participation Which of the following diets is most likely to lead to beriberi? - High intakes of white rice A deficiency of what vitamin produces a characteristic cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth? - Riboflavin When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, what amino acid can be used by the body to synthesize niacin? - Tryptophan Whi...

___ is the study of nutrients and how the body utilizes the nutrients in foods - NUTRITION •These nutrients must be obtained through food-the body can't make them Essential Nutrients •The body will make these nutrients - ••Non-essential Nutrients Name the 6 nutritive sources for the body – 1. Carbohydrates & Fiber 2. Fats 3. Proteins 4. Vitamins 5. Minerals and Electrolytes 6. Water CALORIC VALUES •1g of carbohydrates yields _4__ calories •1g of proteins yield _4_ calo...

Nurse contacts a pt's provider on telephone to obtain prescription for pain med. Which of following actions should nurse take? - Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. The nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication if the stated name is one the nurse is not familiar with. Nurse in clinic is caring for a pt who is taking aspirin for Tx of arthritis. Nurse should identify which of following findings as indication that pt is beginning to exhibi...

Cephalosporin – -broad spectrum -ceph/cefs -Similar to PCN/ don't give if PCN allergy -can cause bleeding w/ other bleeding meds monitor bleeding time (tonsil story) - Disulfiram reaction (puke & puke & puke) just like Flagyl, the protozoal drug - Store in fridge & take with food ALL antibiotics have these side effects – - allergy, hypersensitivity - suprainfection - organ (kidney & ear) toxicity - lowers OC effectiveness Vancomyocin - serious infections like MRSA - colitis by...