Author Question: The effects of chronic pain can be destructive to a person's lifestyle and outlook, especially if ... (Read 43 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The effects of chronic pain can be destructive to a person's lifestyle and outlook, especially if the cause is unknown. When a person fails to express feelings, suppressed anger may turn inward and cause depression.

What are symptoms of depression that the nurse needs to assess in a client with chronic pain? 1 . Frustration
2 . Extreme fatigue
3 . Disturbed sleeping pattern
4 . Lack of interest in surroundings
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking disulfiram (Antabuse) as aversion therapy to maintain sobriety. What is the correct dosage for this medication?

A) 500 mg/day for 2 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 250 mg
B) 750 mg/day for 4 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 250 mg
C) 250 mg/day for 2 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 125 mg
D) 500 mg/day for 4 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 250 mg

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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When a person fails to express feelings, suppressed anger may turn inward and cause depression. Symptoms of depression include extreme fatigue, inability to sleep or sleeping too much, lack of interest in surroundings, lack of or excessive appetite, guilt feelings, sexual impotence, and withdrawal from social activities.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A medication called disulfiram (Antabuse) is sometimes used as aversion therapy or adverse conditioning in the chronic alcoholic who is unable to maintain sobriety. It is used only if the client is preoccupied with alcohol or is craving alcohol and has had multiple failed treatments in the past. The relapse history often includes impulsive, unpremeditated use. Antabuse may also be court ordered. The oral loading dose is 500 mg/day for 2 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of about 250 mg.