The nurse has just administered a small dose of naloxone (Narcan) to an opioid-dependent client. The nurse will monitor for which signs/symptoms after administration of naloxone?
1. Hypotension and bradycardia
2. Miosis and dyspnea
3. Respiratory depression and coma
4. Nausea, vomiting, and d...
N330 - Exam 3 - practice questions with correct
answers
The nurse has just administered a small dose of naloxone (Narcan) to an
opioid-dependent client. The nurse will monitor for which
signs/symptoms after administration of naloxone?
1. Hypotension and bradycardia
2. Miosis and dyspnea
3. Respiratory depression and coma
4. Nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis Correct Answer-4
the emergency department client is admitted following a blow to the
head sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The blood alcohol level
(BAL) is ).35% and the client is walking without stumbling and talking
rationally about the accident. What should the nurse recognize is the
cause of these symptoms?
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of disulfiram (Antabuse).
Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching has been
effective?
, 1. "I can drink only one alcoholic beverage a day on this medication."
2. "I have to get regular blood testing while on this medication."
3. "I will not be able to use aftershave or mouthwash while on this
medicine."
4. "I will get an upset stomach if I drink alcohol while on this
medication but it won't be serious Correct Answer-3
As part of the assessment activities to determine if the client is alcohol
dependent, the nurse needs to conduct a CAGE assessment with the
client. Which question asked by the nurse would not be consistent with
the structure of CAGE? "have you ever:
1. Felt that you needed to cut down on your drinking?"
2. Found yourself having a few drinks before going out?"
3. Been annoyed by comments made about your drinking?"
4. Had a morning "eye-opener" to calm your nerves?" Correct Answer-2
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about addiction. One client says he
can stop drinking whenever he wants. The nurse concludes that this
client does not yet understand that addiction is a disease in which
individuals primarily lose ability to:
1. Control addictive and impulsive behaviors
2. Recognize that addictive behavior is harmful to themselves and others
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