The Client Has Been Taking Lorazepam (Ativan) for the Treatment

question 13

Multiple Choice

The client has been taking lorazepam (Ativan) for the treatment, of generalized anxiety, he asks the nurse what is the normal adult dosage? The nurse replies.

• A) "What did your doctor prescribe you?"
• B) "2 -4 mgs. po. b.i.d"
• C) "2 -6 mg/day in divided doses to a max of 10mg/day"
• D) "2mg, orally, up to 6 times per day"

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Definitions:

MPC

Marginal Propensity to Consume, which is the proportion of an increase in income that gets spent on consumption.

MPS

The marginal propensity to save, which is the fraction of an increase in income that is saved rather than spent.

Milton Friedman

An American economist known for his strong belief in free-market capitalism.

Permanent

Something that is meant to last or continue indefinitely without change.