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The duration of action for most opiates is how long?
 
  1. 2 hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 6 hours
  4. 8 hours

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client home with a prescription for ibuprofen. What should the nurse instruct as a common side effect of this medication?
 
  1. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
  2. Shakiness
  3. Tremors
  4. Rash


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The duration of action for most opiates is 4 hours.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The most common side effect of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, is gastrointestinal, such as heartburn or indigestion.
Rationale 2: Shakiness is not a common side effect of NSAIDs.
Rationale 3: Tremors are not a common side effect of NSAIDs.
Rationale 4: A rash is not a common side effect of NSAIDs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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