The neurotransmitter released from a preganglionic neuron in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is:

A nursing instructor supervises a student nurse who is caring for a client who is on fall precautions. The nursing instructor would intervene if he or she observed the student nurse:

A drug is defined as a biologically active substance that can modify:

An instructor has been teaching nursing students about taking precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Which action performed by a student indicates further teaching is required? 

Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:

_____ is usually the cause of death with an overdose of opioids.

Which term does the nurse document in the patient’s medical record for the movement of the intestines?

A nurse provides oral care to an unconscious patient. Which patient position enhances the patient’s safety during this procedure?

Administering a drug of greater potency is better because drugs of greater potency do not require as high a dose.

The nurse provides care to a patient who develops respiratory distress. The patient needs to be positioned to allow for the chest to expand to maximum capacity for moving air in and out of the lungs. In which position does the nurse place the patient?