Words That Have a Special Meaning and May Be Used

question 17

Multiple Choice

Words that have a special meaning and may be used only for their intended purpose are known as

• A) operators
• B) programmer defined words
• C) key words
• D) syntax
• E) None of these

Understand how to manage significant gastric residuals before administering medication.

Know the first step in administering medication via a nasogastric tube.

Apply correct techniques for oral medication administration.

Understand the proper administration methods for nasal medications.

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Definitions:

Negative Symptoms

Features often associated with schizophrenia, including lack of motivation, diminished emotional expression, and reduced social engagement.

Emotional Symptoms

Feelings or emotions that are indicative of a mental health condition, such as sadness, anxiety, or irritability.

Anhedonia

A loss of pleasure or interest in almost all activities or a lack of reactivity to usually pleasurable events.

Alogia

A reduction in the amount of speech output, often observed in individuals with schizophrenia or other mental health disorders.