The Client Is Taking Acetaminophen on a Regular Basis as Well

question 13

Multiple Choice

The client is taking acetaminophen on a regular basis as well as oral contraceptives. The nurse tells the client that this drug interaction will result in a(n) _____ in the effectiveness of the _____.

• A) decrease; oral contraceptives
• B) increase; oral contraceptives
• C) decrease; acetaminophen
• D) increase; acetaminophen

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

A reaction to a stimulus in the environment that is learned through classical conditioning.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is influenced by the consequences that follow it, with rewards typically increasing and punishments decreasing the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.

Cognitive Processes

The mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, including perception, memory, and reasoning.

Biological Constraints

Limitations on learning that result from the biological makeup of an organism, influencing the ease or difficulty of learning new behaviors.