Author Question: Narcotic agonists are used to control acute pain. Which are common side effects that may develop ... (Read 81 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Narcotic agonists are used to control acute pain. Which are common side effects that may develop from taking these drugs? (Select all that apply.)

a. Hyperactivity
b. Constipation
c. Diarrhea
d. Dry mouth
e. Hypertension

Question 2

Which is the main action of benzodiazepines?

a. They slow REM sleep.
b. They depress the CNS.
c. They prolong the use of sleeping aids.
d. They prevent hangovers.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D
Patients taking narcotic agonist analgesics may experience adverse reactions such as bradycardia, hypotension, anorexia, constipation, confusion, dry mouth, euphoria, fainting, vomiting, pruritus, skin rash, slowed breathing, and shortness of breath.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The main action of benzodiazepines is to depress the central nervous system, which makes them useful in treating seizures.