Opioid analgesic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

a 53 yr old client has just returned to the unit from the OR for the placement of a pin to stabalize her fractured hip. for the first 48 hrs postoperatively, meperidine (demerol) is ordered for pain control. during the time the client is taking meperidine, frequent monitoring of what is required? A) urine output B) temperature C) pulse D) blood pressure - D the nurse assesses for toxic effects of meperidine. what would the nurse expect to find if the client is experiencing toxic effects? ...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Whic...

Pharmacology Ch. 31 Opioid Analgesics & Antagonistswhat are the major therapeutic uses of opioid drugs? - correct answer analgesics antitussives antidiarrheal what are partial opioid agonists? what is the prototype of a strong analgesic or full agonist? - correct answer -partials exert less analgesia than morphine -morphine is the prototype which drugs undergo extensive 1st pass metabolism? - correct answer morphine hydromorphone oxymorphone what is an opiate? - correct answer drug...

CHEM 120 Week 8 Assignment Final Group Project: The Chemistry of Recreational Substances Abstract Fentanyl (C22H28N2O ) is a synthetic lipophilic phenylpiperidine opioid. It is a Monocarboxylic acid amide. It has analgesic and anesthetic properties. Fentanyl much like morphine, is typically used to treat chronic pain following surgical procedures under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, such as nurses. However, fentanyl is estimated to be around one hundred times more ...

Nclex Examination Chapter 28: Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics, Opioid Antagonist, and Nonopioid Centrally Acting Analgesics.The nurse recognizes that the primary indication for the administration of morphine is to do what? A. Relieve pain B. Reduce anxiety C. Treat left ventricular failure D. Decrease level of consciousness - correct answer A. Relieve pain The principal indication for morphine is relief of moderate to severe pain. The drug can relieve postoperative pain, the chronic p...

Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - Correct Answer-Uses: Conscious sedation S/E: Dizzy Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression PT teaching: Safety Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - Correct Answer-Uses: Insomnia S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - Correct Answer-Uses: Minor procedure S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, stinging, bradycardia Nursing c...

Pharmacology-Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists______ is an excessive noxious stimulus giving rise to an intense and unpleasant sensation - correct answer Nociception _______ is an increased amount of pain associated with a mild noxious stimulus - correct answer Hyperalgesia ________ is pain evoked by a non-noxious stimulus - correct answer Allodynia _____ and ______ are examples of chronic pain, which persists for weeks to months - correct answer Hyperalgesia and allodynia What are t...

Pharmacology: Nonopiod and Opioid AnalgesicsAcute pain - correct answer Suddenly and responds to treatment Mild: scheduled nonopioid (acetaminophen, NSAIDS q6h) Moderate: scheduled combination of nonopioid and opioid (oxycodone 5mg and acetaminophen 325mg q4h) Severe: scheduled potent opioid (morphine 15mg) Chronic pain - correct answer Persists for greater than 6 months, difficult to treat Nonopioids are suggested. Opioids, if used, should meet these criteria: --oral or transdermal --l...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS/A+ GRADE ASSURED A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates additional followup is needed in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all that apply.) A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL. B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate. C. The client reports a weak urine...

ATI MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM TESTBANK REAL (13 VERSIONS) (2023/2024), VERIFIED, 100 %CORRECT SOLUTIONS  A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should thenurse take first? 1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing. 2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed. 3) Check the client's vital signs. 4) Inform the client about the need t...