A Patient Who Has AIDS Has Lost Weight and Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient who has AIDS has lost weight and is easily fatigued because of his malnourished state. The nurse anticipates an order for which antinausea drug to stimulate his appetite?

• A) metoclopramide ( Reglan ), a prokinetic drug
• B) dronabinol ( Marinol ), a tetrahydrocannabinoid
• C) ondansetron ( Zofran ), a serotonin blocker
• D) aprepitant ( Emend ), a substance P/NK1 receptor antagonist

Analyze the effectiveness of different reinforcement schedules on behavior permanence.

Recognize the ethical considerations and potential consequences of using Organizational Behavior Modification (OB Mod) strategies.

Assess the implications of incentive compensation, such as bonuses and profit-sharing, on employee motivation.

Evaluate the role of punishment and negative reinforcement in modifying behavior.

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Definitions:

Specialization Of Labor

Focusing work effort on a particular product or a single task.

Cardiology

The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and circulatory system.

Orthopedic Surgery

A branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, including injuries and diseases of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative forgone in making any decision, indicating the real cost of pursuing one option over another.