When the Nurse Administers a Drug That Increases the Synaptic

question 9

Multiple Choice

When the nurse administers a drug that increases the synaptic release of ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) ,what is the effect the nurse would expect?

• A) Widespread increases in nervous system activity
• B) Suppression of nervous system activity
• C) Increased patient alertness and arousal
• D) Excitation of the affected postsynaptic neurons

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