Sonja Is Being Treated by Her Psychiatrist for an Anxiety

question 36

Multiple Choice

Sonja is being treated by her psychiatrist for an anxiety disorder.Her therapist knows the extent of Sonja's faith in medication and gives her pills that contain no active ingredients.Despite this,Sonja is cured of her anxiety disorder.Sonja's recovery is due to her belief that the pill has taken away her anxiety;this is an example of _____.

• A)informed consent
• B)nondisclosure agreement
• C)the confederate variable
• D)the placebo effect

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that carries signals from the inner ear to the brain, enabling hearing.

Cardiotonic

A type of medication or substance that increases the strength and efficiency of the heart muscle, improving its contraction.

Analgesic

A type of medication used to relieve pain without causing unconsciousness, ranging from over-the-counter aspirin to prescription drugs.

Diuretic

A substance that increases the production of urine, aiding in the removal of excess fluid from the body.