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Drug Therapy with Opioids questions and answers 2024
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Drug Therapy withOpioids questions and
answer 2024
Which of the following is true in regard to patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)?
(Choose one)
a) Patients can override the lockout interval if needs when
a PCA is used
b) Many postoperative patients require less opioid when
PCA is used
c) Many postoperative patients require more opioid when
PCA is used
d) Patients experience more adverse effects when PCA is
used - answer Answer: Many postoperative patients require less opioid when
PCA is used
Rationale:
Many postoperative patients require less opioid when PCA is used which leads
to less adverse effects. The nurse can also set the lockout interval which the
patient cannot override when a PCA is used. (less)
, Opioid antagonists may produce withdrawal symptoms in patients physically
dependent on which of the following? (Choose one)
a) Alcohol
b) Opioids
c) Benzodiazepines
d) NSAIDs - answer Answer: Opioids
Rationale:
Opioid antagonists may produce withdrawal symptoms in patients physically
dependent on opioids.
Which of the following medications are opioid medications for which naloxone
(Narcan) may be given to counter the effects?
a) Naproxen (Aleve)
b) Meperidine (Demerol)
c) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
d) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - answer Answer: Meperidine (Demerol)
The nurse is caring for a postoperative client with a history of opioid abuse
who has been ordered to receive a dose of an opioid antagonist medication.
Which of the following issues should the nurse be prepared to address?
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