Most illicit drugs affect the nervous system by affecting the action of a particular neurotransmitter at in the brain. drugs that increase the likelihood of neuron excitation are called , and those that decrease that likelihood are called .

Anurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who is receiving heparin. which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider? a. platelets 300,000/mm3 b. hematocrit 45% c. pt 11 seconds d. aptt 50 seconds

Anurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? (select all that apply.) a. decreased percentage of body fat b. polypharmacy c. multiple health problems d. increased rate of absorption e. decreased renal function

One possible issue in adherence to medication regimen. explain how this can be overcome.