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NUR 265 Exam 5 Questions and Answers 2025What is the reversal drug for opioids?
Naloxone
Should opioids be administered with other CNS
depressants?
What is a common side-effect of opioid use?
constipation
clients should be advised to increase fluid intake while on
opiods to prevent this
Are opioids habit-forming?
Yes
What type of pain are opioids used to treat?
Moderate to severe pain
What is docusate sodium?
a stool softener
What instructions should a client be given when taking
docusate sodium?
drink 8 oz of water with the medication
What is the reversal drug for benzodiazepines?
,flumazenil
T/F - benzodiazepines are only used to treat anxiety
False ; they are also used for sedation, seizures, and
muscle spasms
What is the mechanism of action for flumazenil?
it is an antagonist that reverses the effects of
benzodiazepines by recognition site on the
GABA/benzodiazepine receptor complex
, What can happen when clients take morphine long-
term, such as with terminal cancer?
they can develop a tolerance to the medication and need
a larger dose to produce the same effect
What is disulfiram used to treat?
alcoholism - it is not a cure but discourages the patient
from drinking
What symptoms does disulfiram cause when taken with
alcohol? (4)
severe headache
nausea
vomiting
sweating
What are important patient instructions for taking
disulfiram?
they should not use medications or substances
containing alcohol, such as mouthwash or cold medicine
What is the mechanism of action for disulfiram?
It irreversibly inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase
(ALDH1A1) by competing with nicotinamide adenine
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