Pharmacology Week 3 Questions And Answers Already Passed.
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NURS 676
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NURS 676
1. During a marathon, a runner had to drop out after 16 miles because of severe muscle spasms. Which type of pain is the runner experiencing? - Answer Somatic pain
A young man has been taken to the emergency department because of a suspected overdose of morphine tablets. The nurse prepares to...
Pharmacology Week 3 Questions And
Answers Already Passed.
1. During a marathon, a runner had to drop out after 16 miles because of severe muscle spasms. Which
type of pain is the runner experiencing? - Answer Somatic pain
A young man has been taken to the emergency department because of a suspected overdose of
morphine tablets. The nurse prepares to administer which drug? - Answer Naloxone (Narcan)
3. An anticonvulsant drug has been ordered as part of a patient's pain management program. The nurse
explains to the patient that the purpose of the anti- convulsant is to - Answer Relieve neuropathic pain
4. Moderate to severe pain is best treated with which of these medications? - Answer Fentanyl
(Duragesic)
The nurse is preparing to administer an opioid analgesic. Which factors should be assessed before the
dose is given? (Select all that apply.) - Answer The level of pain rated on a scale, prior analgesic use,
and allergies
6. When evaluating the patient's drug history, the nurse notes the patient is taking an opioid twice a day
for pain. Which additional drug, taken concurrently would concern the nurse the most? - Answer A
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
7. Acetaminophen is similar to nonsteroidal antiinflam- matory drugs with the exception that it lacks
which effect(s)? (Select all that apply:) - Answer Antiinflammatory, antiplatelet, gi irritation
Which drug classes are used as adjunctive drugs with anesthesia? (Select all that apply.) - Answer
Sedative-hypnotics, Anticholinergics, Opioid analgesics
While assisting with a procedure in the emergency department, the nurse prepares lidocaine (Xylocaine)
for use with which type of anesthesia? - Answer Infiltration
, The nurse monitoring a patient after surgery keeps in mind that the primary concern with use of a neu-
romuscular blocking drug is which adverse effect? - Answer Respiratory arrest
To decrease the possibility of a headache after spinal anesthesia, the nurse will provide which instruction
to the patient? - Answer Maintain strict bedrest.
The nurse is reviewing a policy for local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is indicated for which procedure(s)?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer Suturing a skin laceration, Diagnostic procedures, Dental procedures
A patient who has just returned from surgery has suddenly developed a severe elevation in body
temperature. The nurse recognizes that this change indicate which condition? - Answer Malignant
hyperthermia
During a procedure, the nurse is monitoring a patient who has received dexmedetomidine (Precedex) for
moderate sedation. The nurse will observe for which potential adverse effect? - Answer Hypotension
Which of the following is an identified advantage for the use of nitrous oxide? - Answer It has good
analgesic properties
When the effects of local anesthetics begin to wear off, which physiologic response is the first to occur? -
Answer Motor activity returns
When teaching a patient about the common adverse effects of therapy with nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the nurse will mention which possible adverse effect? - Answer
Heartburn
A 13-year-old patient has the flu, and her mother is concerned about her fever of 103 F (39.4 C). Which
of these medications will the prescriber suggest the mother use to treat the teen's fever? - Answer
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A patient is receiving treatment with allopurinol (Zyloprim) for an acute flare-up of gout. Which
statements will the nurse include during patient teaching? (Select all that apply.) - Answer A, b, d, e
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