The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Prescribed

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed an antidepressant. The patient asks the nurse how the drug works. Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "The medication will target neurotransmitters in the stomach."
• B) "The medication will target specific cells in the central nervous system."
• C) "The medication will enter your bloodstream and find the targeted area."
• D) "The medication will target your central nervous system as a whole."

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Definitions:

Source Amnesia

Memory disorder where one can remember certain information but fails to recall where, when, or how they obtained the information.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Short-Term Memory

Short-term memory, a component of human memory, is the capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a brief period.

Working Memory

The cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information to perform complex tasks like learning, reasoning, and comprehension.