Author Question: The telephone triage nurse receives a call from a patient asking for a prescription for a narcotic ... (Read 59 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The telephone triage nurse receives a call from a patient asking for a prescription for a narcotic to manage his surgical pain. The nurse explains that narcotic prescriptions must be written and cannot be called in to the pharmacy.

The patient says, Why are narcotics so difficult to get a prescription for? What is the nurse's best response? A) The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) determines the risk for addiction and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforces their control.
B) The increase in the number of drug addicts has made the rules stronger.
C) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulates use of controlled substances to reduce the risk of injury.
D) Controlled substances like narcotics are controlled by the FDA and the DEA.

Question 2

What classification of medication will the nurse administer concurrently with amphotericin B (Fungizone) to help minimize the adverse reactions to this medication?

A) Sedatives
B) Antipyretics
C) Beta-adrenergic blockers
D) Diuretics

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Controlled substances are controlled by the FDA and the DEA: the DEA enforces control while the FDA determines abuse potential. Regulations related to controlled substances have remained strict and specific and have not been significantly impacted by substance abusers. The CDC is not involved in control of narcotics and other controlled substances.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Amphotericin B is often given with antipyretics to improve patient comfort and to minimize adverse reactions. Sedatives, beta-adrenergic blockers, and diuretics are not indicated for use with amphotericin B unless the patient has a coexisting diagnosis that would indicate a need for these drugs.