Which Statements by a Patient Who Has Been Instructed on Use

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statements by a patient who has been instructed on use of the medication budesonide (Entocort EC) to reduce local inflammation from Crohn's disease indicate that more teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.?

• A)"I will take the pill each evening before going to bed."
• B)"I should swallow the pill whole, not crushed."
• C)"I can just stop taking the medication once I feel better."
• D)"I should avoid grapefruit juice."
• E)"I must avoid the sun while taking this drug."
• F)"I might experience mood swings or weight gain on this medication."

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

An increase in synaptic strength following repetitive stimulation, believed to be a cellular mechanism underlying learning and memory.

Place Cells

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Head Direction Cells

Specific neurons in the brain that fire to indicate the direction an animal's head is facing relative to its environment, aiding in navigation.

Grid Cells

A type of neuron in the brains of some animals that enables them to understand their position in space by forming a grid-like representation of their environment.