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:

Biologic Response Modifiers

Biologic response modifiers are substances that modify immune responses, often used in cancer treatment to enhance the body's natural defense mechanisms against disease.

Chemotherapy

A type of cancer treatment using drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells, often with various side effects.

Brachytherapy

A form of radiation therapy where a radioactive source is placed close to or inside the area requiring treatment.

Radiation Therapy

A medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.