Some drugs, such as heroin and oxycontin, mimic the size and shape of a neurotransmitter. Imagine that someone
added some green beads (to represent heroin molecules) to
the synapse. These green beads are the same size and
shape as the red beads. What might happen in the receiving
neuron if heroin was present in the synapse?

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

Select a patient in the clinical setting who is receiving an anxiolytic or hypnotic drug. develop a teaching plan for the patient. what nursing considerations must you consider when using this medication in this patient?

Which of the following is the most appropriate use of a freer elevator? a. scrape cement b. clean instruments c. dissect periosteum d. retract tissue