1. A nurse recognizes the difference between an opioid and nonopioid analgesic. Which of
the following would the nurse identify as nonopioid analgesics? Select all that apply.
A) Morphine
B) Codeine
C) Acetaminophen
D) Oxycodone
E) Diflunisal
Ans: C, E
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The nonopioid analgesics c...
morphine b codeine c acetaminophen d oxycodone e diflunisal ans c
e feedback the nonopioid analgesics can be divided into three categories salicylates
and nsaids nsaids
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Clinical pharmacology: Chapter 13- Nonopioid Analgesics-
Salicylates. 30 questions with Rationale answers. Graded A+
1. A nurse recognizes the difference between an opioid and nonopioid analgesic. Which of
the following would the nurse identify as nonopioid analgesics? Select all that apply.
A) Morphine
B) Codeine
C) Acetaminophen
D) Oxycodone
E) Diflunisal
Ans: C, E
Feedback:
The nonopioid analgesics can be divided into three categories: salicylates,
nonsalicylates, and NSAIDs. NSAIDs, acetaminophen (nonsalicylate), and diflunisal
(salicylate) are nonopioid analgesics.
2. A nurse is describing the overall effects associated with aspirin to a client. The nurse
integrates knowledge of which of the following when describing this drug? Select all
that apply.
A) Analgesic
B) Antipyretic
C) Anti-inflammatory
D) Anti-infective
E) Antiviral
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Aspirin is a salicylate. Salicylates are useful in pain management because of their
analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Aspirin does not anti-infective or
antiviral effects.
3. A group of nursing students are reviewing information about salicylates. The students
demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following
as a salicylate? Select all that apply.
A) Ecotrin
B) Bufferin
C) Tylenol
D) Dolobid
E) Motrin
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, Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
Ecotrin (acetylsalicylic acid), Bufferin (magnesium salicylate), and Dolobid (diflunisal)
are classified as salicylates. Tylenol is a nonsalicylate. Motrin is an NSAID.
4. A nursing instructor is preparing a class that will describe aspirin. Which of the
following would the instructor include about aspirin's effects on platelets? Select all that
apply.
A) Aspirin increases platelet aggregation.
B) Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation.
C) Aspirin shortens bleeding time.
D) The effect of aspirin on platelets is irreversible.
E) The effect of aspirin on platelets is reversible.
Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Aspirin prolongs bleeding time by inhibiting the aggregation of platelets. The effect of
aspirin on platelets is irreversible and lasts for the life of the platelet (7 to 10 days).
5. After administering diflunisal to a client, the nurse would be alert for which of the
following as an adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
A) Diarrhea
B) Tarry stools
C) Weight loss
D) Heartburn
E) Constipation
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
A nurse monitoring a client taking a salicylate like diflunisal should monitor the client
for adverse effects including gastric upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and
GI bleeding (dark, tarry stools).
6. A nurse suspects that a client is developing salicylism. Which of the following would
help confirm this suspicion? Select all that apply.
A) Tinnitus
B) Bradycardia
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