On the Basis of Current Knowledge of Neurotransmitter Effects, a Nurse

question 26

Multiple Choice

On the basis of current knowledge of neurotransmitter effects, a nurse anticipates that the treatment plan for a patient with memory difficulties may include medications designed to:

• A) inhibit GABA production.
• B) increase dopamine sensitivity.
• C) decrease dopamine at receptor sites.
• D) prevent destruction of acetylcholine.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Development

The process by which an embryo forms and develops, from the single-cell zygote stage to the establishment of body plan and organogenesis.

Hollow Ball

An early stage in embryonic development in many animals characterized by a spherical layer of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.

Blastula

A preliminary phase in the development of embryos in animals, distinguished by a spherical formation made up of hollow cells.

Embryonic Development

The process by which an embryo forms and develops, starting from the fertilization of the egg to the fetus stage.