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The nurse teaches the PT relaxation techniques and guided imagery as an adjunct to
medication
for treatment of pain. What is the main rationale for the use of these techniques as
adjuncts to
analgesics?
a. They are less costly techniques
b. They may allow lower doses of drugs with fewer adverse effects
c. They can be used at home
d. They do not require self-injection - ANSWER- b
The ED nurse is caring for a PT with a migraine. Which drug would the nurse anticipate
administering to abort the PT's migraine attack?
a. Morphine
b. Propranolol (Inderal)
c. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
d. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - ANSWER- d
A PT admitted with hep. B is prescribed hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicodin) 2
tablets for
pain. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Administer drug as ordered.
b. Administer only 1 tablet
c. Recheck the order with the HCP
d. Hold the drug until the HCP arrvies - ANSWER- c
The nurse administer morphin 4 mg IV to a PT for treatment of severe pain. Which of
the
following assessments require immediate nursing interventions? SATA
a. The patient's BP is 110/70 mmHg
b. The PT is drowsy
c. The PT's pain in unrelieved in 15 minutes
d. The PT's RR is 10 breaths/min
e. The PT becomes unresponsive - ANSWER- c, d, e
Planning teaching needs for a PT who is to be discharged postoperatively with a
prescription for
oxycodone with acetaminophen (percocet) should include which of the following?
a. Refer the PT to a drug treatment center id addiction occurs
b. Encourage increased fluid and fiber in the diet
c. Monitor for GI bleeding
, d. Teacht the PT to self assess BP - ANSWER- b
What is the most appropriate method to ensure adequate pain relief in the immediate
postoperative period from an opioid drug?
a. Give the drug only when the family members report that the patient is complaining of
pain
b. Give the drug every time the patient complains of acute pain.
c. Give the drug as consistently as possible for the first 24-48 hours
d. Give the drug only when the nurse observes signs and symptoms of pain - ANSWER-
c
1.The nurse should expect to administer which medication to a client receiving
treatment for opioid
dependence?
a. Naloxone injection (Evzio)
b. Meperidine (Demerol)
c. Fentanyl (Duragesic)
d. Dolophine (Methadone) - ANSWER- d
A client who incurred an arm injury describes his pain as "sharp and localized to the
lower arm." The
nurse recognizes that this type of pain would be relieved best by administration of which
type of
medication?
a. Muscle relaxant
b. Acetaminophen
c. Opiate analgesics
d. Anesthetic drug - ANSWER- c
The nurse teaches the client relaxation techniques and guided imagery as an adjunct to
medication for
treatment of pain. Which is the best nursing rationale regarding the major benefit of
these techniques?
a. They are less costly than other alternative therapies.
b. They allow lower doses of drugs with fewer side effects.
c. They can be used at home or in any environment.
d. They do not require professional oversight. - ANSWER- b
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing onset of a severe migraine headache
with a pain level
of 10/10. Which medication should the nurse administer to quickly abort the client's
migraine headache?
a. Ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg orally
b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol ES) 1,000 mg orally
c. Morphine sulfate 8 mg intravenously
d. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) 25 mg subcutaneously - ANSWER- d
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