Analgesics EAQ quiz
Which medication would the nurse identify as a risk factor for straining due to constipation in a client with a MI? A. Digoxin B. Morphine C. Docustate D. Fluoxetine
B. Morphine
Which nursing interventions would the nurse implement for a child undergoing treatment with opioids?
Assessing the child's level of pain Administering oral meds with meals or snacks Assessing the child's verbal and nonverbal behaviors Documenting the child's age, weight, and height before treatment
Which analgesic is the medication of choice for a patient with MI?
Morphine sulfate
Which meds are H2 receptor antagonist?
Nizatidine Ranitidine Famotidine
When naloxone has been administer to a patient with an opiate overdose, which action is the MOST important for the nurse to take?
observe respiratory rate and depth
The nurse understands which anesthetic medication is commonly used for short procedures on pediatric clients? A. Fentanyl B. Morphine C. Meperidine D. Hydromorphone
A. Fentanyl For long procedures in which pain is anticipated after, morphine. Meperidine and hydromorphone are used to for mild to moderate sedation in pediatric
what is the nurse's role when administering prescribed opioid analgescis?
Count respirations Documents the rate of pain Verify the number of doses in the locked cabinet before administering the prescribed dose
Which medication would be administer for a patient with OA and painful back muscle spasms
Cyclobezaprine hydrochloride
Which reason would the nurse provide who wants to know why midazolam will be administered preop?
It induces sedation A benzodiazepine, reduces anxiety and induces sedation
The nurse understands which statements are true about fentanyl use in children?
It is an opioid analgesic It can be used along with midazolam It's dose must be reduced when given along with midazolam
Which medication will the nurse expect to find in the recent medication history of a client who is receiving medication for an eye disorder and reports bleeding
Ketorolac
Which meds are used to overcome the side effect of sedation?
Pregabalin Gabapentin
Which administration guideline would the nurse follow when administering midazolam to an older client
The increments should be smaller and the rate of injection should be slower
In which time frame would the nurse advise a patient with a leg cast for a fractured bone to take the prescribed PRN oxycodone?
When the discomfort begins
Which medication would the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe to relieve the pain experienced by a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Aspirin
which meds are useful to relieve pain associated with muscle spasms
Carisoprodol Methocarbamol Cyclobenzaprine
which medication is safe to take for pain in the week before a surgical procedure? A. naproxen B. aspirin C. ketorolac d. acetaminophen
D. acetaminophen
Which purpose of metoclopramide administer IV 30 mins before chemo for cancer of the colon would the nurse explain to a client?
to stimulate peristalsis of the upper GI tract