A patient receiving palliative care is treated with large doses ...

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A patient receiving palliative care is treated with large doses of narcotic analgesics to control pain. To minimize side effects of this medication the nurse should ensure that there is a prn prescription for which type of medication?
 
  a. Antiemetic
  b. Stool softener
  c. Bronchodilator
  d. Nonopioid analgesic

Question 2

Nationwide efforts to develop housing for the homeless through community action is affected by the NIMBY (not in my backyard) syndrome, which is BEST described by which of the following?
 
  a. the resentment toward using tax money to develop housing
  b. resistance of neighborhoods to allow housing for the homeless
  c. the desire to maintain separate housing for drug abusers and those with psychiatric disorders
  d. a coalition of interest groups that help build houses for the homeless

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Answer to Question 1

B
Constipation occurs in as many as two thirds of patients receiving palliative care. Patients taking narcotic pain-control agents regularly should have prophylactic treatment for constipation, which could include stool softeners and laxatives.

Answer to Question 2

B
NIMBY (not in my backyard) syndrome is a reflection of the attitude of many communities toward people who are mentally ill. In general, while most people support housing for people who are mentally ill, few want such housing near their own homes. This syndrome can also be seen in other areas such as halfway houses, garbage dumps, nuclear power plants, and airports. Communities want the services that these facilities provide; however, few want them in their own neighborhoods.