The Patient Is Eager to Begin His Exercise Program with a 2-Mile

question 24

Multiple Choice

The patient is eager to begin his exercise program with a 2-mile jog.The nurse instructs the patient to warm up with stretching exercises.The patient states that he is ready and does not want to waste time with a "warm-up." The nurse explains that the warm-up

• A) Allows the body to readjust gradually to baseline functioning.
• B) Prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury.
• C) Should not involve stretching exercises because they can lead to injury.
• D) Should be performed with high intensity to prepare for the coming challenge.

Understand the mechanisms of action for different classes of psychoactive drugs.

Identify the effects of psychoactive drugs on neurotransmission.

Describe the development and consequences of tolerance and sensitization to drugs.

Recognize the use of psychoactive substances in traditional and clinical settings.

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