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