An Overwhelmed Nursing Student Asks the Instructor Whether There Are

question 30

Multiple Choice

An overwhelmed nursing student asks the instructor whether there are any tips that will make learning pharmacology easier. The instructor gives an example of the anticoagulant heparin. The instructor indicates that knowing heparin and comparing other drugs to it will facilitate learning the many anticoagulants. Which approach is the instructor using?

• A) Mechanism of action approach
• B) Generic name approach
• C) Trade name approach
• D) Prototype drug approach

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Definitions:

Catecholamine Level

The concentration of catecholamines (like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine) in the body, important for stress response and mood regulation.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and energy level.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions and drives, such as fear, pleasure, and anger.

Reinforcement

In behaviorist psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.