A nurse is working at a substance abuse clinic. The nurse would ...

[Mimi]

A nurse is working at a substance abuse clinic. The nurse would expect which of the following to be used in the treatment and management of opioid dependence? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Fentanyl (Duragesic)
  B) Methadone (Dolophine)
  C) Propoxyphene (Darvon)
  D) Levomethadyl (Orlaam)
  E) Oxycodone (OxyContin)

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a newborn. The newborn's mother is suspected to be opioid dependent. When assessing the newborn, which of the following would alert the nurse to the possibility of withdrawal? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Jaundice
  B) Increased respiratory rate
  C) Decreased respiratory rate
  D) Sneezing
  E) Fever

[snackralk]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Levomethadyl and methadone are the two opiates used in the treatment and management of opiate dependence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Opiate withdrawal symptoms in a newborn usually appear during the first few days of life and include irritability, excessive crying, yawning, sneezing, increased respiratory rate, tremors, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.

[Mimi]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[marict]

Excellent