A Patient Asks,"What Are Neurotransmitters? the Doctor Said Mine Are

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient asks,"What are neurotransmitters? The doctor said mine are imbalanced." Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "How do you feel about having imbalanced neurotransmitters?"
• B) "Neurotransmitters protect us from harmful effects of free radicals."
• C) "Neurotransmitters are substances we consume that influence memory and mood."
• D) "Neurotransmitters are natural chemicals that pass messages between brain cells."

Analyze how societal reactions to deviance contribute to the phenomenon of labeling and subsequent identity formation.

Recognize the influence of social structures and interactions on the definitions and perceptions of deviance.

Understand the classification and diagnostic criteria of various psychological disorders as outlined in the DSM-IV-TR.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of dissociative disorders.

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Definitions:

Truth in Lending Act (TILA)

A federal law designed to protect consumers in credit transactions by requiring clear disclosure of key terms of the lending arrangement and all costs.

Practice Management (PM) Software System

A category of healthcare software that deals with the day-to-day operations of a medical practice, including scheduling, billing, and other administrative tasks.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Digital versions of patients' paper charts, which contain medical and treatment histories of patients within one practice.

Patient Account Statements

Financial statements sent to patients detailing the charges and payments associated with their medical care.