A Nurse Understands That a Particular Agent Causes a Reduction

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse understands that a particular agent causes a reduction in blood pressure by blocking receptor sites. The nurse recognizes that this is an example of which drug information?

• A) Drug-drug interaction
• B) Adverse effects
• C) Indication
• D) Mechanism of action

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The process of integrating new information into existing cognitive structures or knowledge.

Heritage Consistency

The degree to which one's lifestyle, beliefs, and practices reflect the cultural traditions of their family or ethnic group.

Spirituality

A broad concept involving a sense of connection to something greater than oneself, which can involve religious beliefs, personal values, and practices.

Transcendence

The act of rising above or going beyond the normal limits of a physical or abstract concept.