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RODY.ELKHALIL

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Pain control by blocking transmission of the pain impulse from the damaged area is achieved through the use of
 
  a. narcotics.
  b. local anesthetics.
  c. general analgesics.
  d. spinal blocks.

Question 2

Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) means
 
  a. patients can have as much opioid as they want.
  b. patients inform the nurse when they need pain control.
  c. patients self-administer a predetermined dose of opioid at set intervals.
  d. patients are taught to meditate to reduce pain.


johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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