Author Question: A patient who has developed opioid tolerance will experience which effect? a. Decreased analgesic ... (Read 27 times)

AEWBW · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient who has developed opioid tolerance will experience which effect?

a. Decreased analgesic effect
b. Decreased constipation
c. Increased euphoria
d. Increased respiratory depression

Question 2

A patient with stable COPD receives prescriptions for an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medica-tion regimen?

a. I should use the glucocorticoid as needed when symptoms flare.
b. I will need to use the beta2-adrenergic agonist drug daily.
c. The beta2-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators.
d. The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations.

ladyjames123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Patients who develop tolerance to opioids will develop tolerance to its analgesic, euphoric, and sedative effects and will also develop tolerance to respiratory depression. Very little tolerance develops to constipation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Inhaled glucocorticoids are used daily to prevent acute attacks. They are not used PRN. The be-ta2-adrenergic agonist drugs should not be used daily; they are used to treat symptoms as needed. They do not suppress mediators of inflammation.