The ORYX Initiative Was Developed by The

question 34

Multiple Choice

The ORYX initiative was developed by the:

• A) National Committee for Quality Assurance.
• B) Joint Commission.
• C) Hospital Quality Initiative.
• D) CMS.
• E) Surgical Care Improvement Project.

Recognize the impact of benzodiazepines on motor vehicle accidents and general safety.

Describe the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines and their effects on neurotransmitters.

Understand the proper use, dosage, and expectations of effects when prescribed benzodiazepines.

Be aware of the potential for benzodiazepine abuse and the common combinations that lead to abuse.

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

The inability to form new memories following the onset of an amnesia-causing event, though long-term memories from before the event may remain intact.

Decay Theory

Suggests that memory fades and loses detail over time if not actively maintained or revisited.

Impermanent Storage

A form of memory storage that is temporary, allowing information to be held for a short period before it is either forgotten or transferred to long-term memory.

Retrieval Failure

A cognitive psychology theory explaining how the inability to access stored information in the brain can lead to forgetting.