The Client Is Receiving Doxazosin (Cardura) for Hypertension

question 11

Multiple Choice

The client is receiving doxazosin (Cardura) for hypertension. He asks the nurse how the medication works. What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "It works by making your blood vessels expand."
• B) "It works by causing your kidneys to excrete more urine."
• C) "It works by making your heart work more efficiently."
• D) "It works by decreasing the release of your stress hormones."

Understand the principles and applications of classical conditioning.

Identify the steps and components involved in behavior modification programs.

Comprehend the role and types of reinforcement schedules in shaping behavior.

Define and differentiate between key concepts such as conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, and unconditioned response.

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Definitions:

Affects

Refers to emotions or feelings that influence an individual's behavior and perceptions.

Expression

In genetics, the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional product, such as protein, leading to the manifestation of a phenotype.

Pleiotropy

A genetic phenomenon where a single gene influences multiple phenotypic traits in an organism.

Seed Coat Color

The external color of a seed's protective outer layer, which can vary based on species and genetic factors.