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Mimi

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse would expect to administer opioid analgesics primarily for the client with which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Severe acute pain
  B) Mild acute pain
  C) Moderate chronic pain
  D) Mild chronic pain
  E) Opioid dependence

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client for common adverse reactions of opioids. Which of the following would the nurse identify? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Respiratory depression
  B) Diarrhea
  C) Mydriasis
  D) Constipation
  E) Miosis


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Toya9913

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

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Opioid analgesics are used primarily for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain and chronic pain and in the treatment and management of opiate dependence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Respiratory depression, miosis, and constipation are examples of common adverse reactions seen with the use of opioids.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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