A Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Nursing Students About

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about neuropharmacology. Which statement by a student about peripheral nervous system (PNS) drugs indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "Drugs affecting axonal conduction have a variety of uses."
• B) "Drugs that alter synaptic transmission can be highly selective."
• C) "Many PNS drugs act by altering synaptic transmission."
• D) "These drugs work by influencing receptor activity."

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Cognitions

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Culture

The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people.

Shared Rules

Agreed-upon guidelines or norms that govern the behavior of members within a group or society.