Author Question: Which are contraindications to taking nonnarcotic analgesics? (Select all that apply.) a. ... (Read 59 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which are contraindications to taking nonnarcotic analgesics? (Select all that apply.)

a. Hypertension
b. Emotional problems
c. Drug abuse
d. Asthma
e. Mild pain

Question 2

The nurse is working with a patient who says he is hearing voices, and they are louder than they have been in the past. The patient has a history of taking phenothiazines but has not taken his medication for a few days.

Which psychotic disorder does this patient have?
a.
Manic-depression
b.
Chronic depressive behavior
c.
Schizophrenia
d.
Acute depression

amcvicar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Patients who have emotional problems, who have abused drugs in the past, or who may not take their medicine properly should not be given these medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Phenothiazines are used primarily for reducing and relieving symptoms of schizophrenia.