A patient with mild low back pain has been advised to take acetaminophen. The nurse will
inform him that excessive intake of acetaminophen may result in
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A patient taking acetaminophen should be taught the common adverse effects of
the drug, which include rash, urticaria, and nausea. Nausea, not gastrointestinal
distress, is a common adverse effect of acetaminophen. Flushing, dizziness, and
feelings of tingling, heat, and fatigue are the most common adverse effects of
sumatriptan, not acetaminophen.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A nurse will be prepared to administer naloxone (Narcan) to a patient who has had an
overdose of morphine. Repeated doses of Narcan will be necessary because Narcan
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The duration of the morphine may be longer than the duration of naloxone.
Therefore, naloxone has a shorter half-life than morphine. Repeated doses
may be necessary to maintain reversal of the opiate's effects. Naloxone does
not increase the action of morphine, and it causes the respiratory rate to
increase, not decrease. Dosage strength is not associated with drug duration.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A patient who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal is being treated with intravenous
lorazepam (Ativan). This drug achieves a therapeutic effect by
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Like all benzodiazepines, lorazepam increases the effects of GABA, which
has an inhibitory effect on the CNS. However, none of the benzodiazepines
act like GABA or increase the amount of GABA present. MAOIs inhibit
monoamine oxidase and tricyclic antidepressants primarily affect serotonin
and norepinephrine levels. SSRIs increase the availability of serotonin in the
synapses.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 62-year-old woman has been prescribed a fentanyl transdermal patch for chronic cancer
pain. The patient asks the nurse how long it will take for her to experience pain relief. The
nurse will instruct the patient that she should feel pain relief in approximately
Response
The nurse will instruct the patient that it will take approximately 24 hours
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for the full pain-relieving effect of a fentanyl transdermal patch to occur.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is caring for a patient who abuses marijuana. The treatment for marijuana abuse
consists mainly of
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Treatment for marijuana abuse consists mainly of nonpharmacologic
interventions combined with an exercise program to help deal with withdrawal
symptoms and cravings for the drug. Treatment of LSD and PCP use is
necessary only when the user experiences a “bad trip.” Parlodel is given for
cocaine addiction. Patients with acute inhalant intoxication may need
respirator assistance.
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A patient is suffering from acute inhalant intoxication. The priority nursing intervention will
be to
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Patients suffering from acute inhalant intoxication may experience hypoxia
from CNS depression; therefore, the patient will most likely be receiving
oxygen therapy. Epinephrine is contraindicated because of possible cardiac
