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When Considering the Concepts Related to Blood Pressure,the Nurse Knows

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When considering the concepts related to blood pressure,the nurse knows that the concept of mean arterial pressure (MAP) is best described by which statement?


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Extrapyramidal Side Effects

Involuntary movements or motor control disturbances associated with certain medications, typically those used to treat psychiatric disorders.

Weight Gain

An increase in body weight, which can result from various factors, including increased calorie intake, decreased physical activity, or underlying health conditions.

SSRIs

Stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

A class of antidepressants that work by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme monoamine oxidase, involved in breaking down neurotransmitters in the brain.

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