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Anajune7

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For which reason would the physician not order a narcotic agonist analgesic when a patient has abdominal pain of undetermined origin?
 
  a. A narcotic is too strong to use in undetermined pain.
  b. It will make it difficult to diagnose the cause of the pain.
  c. Narcotics are very addicting.
  d. Undetermined pain will respond better to nonnarcotic medications.

Question 2

The physician has ordered phenobarbital (Luminal) 100 mg three times a day for a patient with seizures. To help the nurse develop an appropriate care plan for this patient, which best describes the action of this drug in the body?
 
  a. It will increase urination for 2 hours after ingestion.
  b. It will cause severe thirst and dryness of the mucous membranes.
  c. It has a long duration and a sedative effect on the brain.
  d. It will lower the seizure threshold.


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joshbk44

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

ANS: B
If the patient's condition is caused by a problem in the stomach or abdomen, diagnosis will be difficult if a narcotic agonist analgesic is given.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Barbiturates have a long duration of action and are used for their sedative effect on the brain. They also raise the seizure threshold, preventing the level of activity that produces the seizure.


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