The Patient Reports Relief from Headaches When She Rubs the Temples

question 9

Multiple Choice

The patient reports relief from headaches when she rubs the temples on each side of the head. The nurse understands that this is a form of:

• A) Acupressure.
• B) Acupuncture.
• C) Reflexology.
• D) Hydrotherapy.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior, mood regulation, and control of movement.

Receptor Activity

The involvement of cellular receptors in responding to stimuli or drugs, affecting cell function.

Reuptake

Reuptake is a process by which neurotransmitters are absorbed back into the neuronal presynaptic cell after their release into the synaptic cleft, influencing neurotransmission.