1. A client is ordered to receive a nonopioid analgesic. The nurse knows that the client
is experiencing pain.
a. acute severe
b. visceral (deep)
c. acute mild
d. superficial moderate to severe
ANS: C
Nonopioid analgesics are used for mild to moderate pain and may be available over the counter.
2. The client is complaining of severe pain. The nurse anticipates that the client will be
ordered treatment with:
a. aspirin.
b. acetaminophen.
c. diflunisal.
d. morphine sulfate.
ANS: D
Morphine sulfate should be used for severe pain.
3. A 5-year-old client has an elevated temperature as a result of a viral respiratory tract
infection. What nonopioid drug should be given to decrease the childs body temperature?
a. Aspirin
b. Acetaminophen
c. Diflunisal
d. Sodium salicylate
ANS: B
Medications containing salicylates are not recommended because of the possibility of
developing
Reyes syndrome.
, 4. An adolescent client tells the nurse that she takes acetaminophen (Tylenol) a few times
every day because of stress headaches. The nurse advises her to see a primary healthcare
provider because overuse of the medication may result in:
a. nausea and anorexia.
b. gastrointestinal irritation.
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