Which of the Following Is a Result of the Focus

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a result of the focus on decreasing chemical restraints?

• A) Residents are overagitated.
• B) Residents are undermedicated.
• C) Residents go untreated due to biases against the use of antianxiety and antipsychotic medications.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Agonists

Substances that initiate a physiological response when combined with a receptor, often referring to drugs that mimic the action of the body's own chemicals.

Antagonists

Substances that bind to receptors in the body and block or dampen the effects of agonists, often used in pharmaceuticals to inhibit certain actions within the body.

Cleanup Enzyme

A type of enzyme that breaks down and removes unwanted or damaged molecules within a cell, helping to maintain cellular health and function.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress; it plays roles in alertness, arousal, and the regulation of blood pressure.