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A patient with a well-known history of heroin use has begun addiction treatment. The nurse had administered the patient's daily dose of methadone.
 
  The nurses should know that this medication aids in treating opioid addiction because it does which of the following? A) Acts as an agonist at opioid receptors and prevents withdrawal symptoms
  B) Acts as an opioid antagonist and causes unpleasant symptoms if the patient uses opioids
  C) Acts on the limbic system and the reticular system to suppress brain activity associated with addiction
  D) Depresses the CNS to a similar degree as opioids, aiding in detoxification

Question 2

A gerontological nurse has encouraged a group of caregivers who work with older adults to avoid administering first-generation H1 receptor antagonists to these patients.
 
  The nurse's cautionary message is an acknowledgment of what possible nursing diagnosis? A) Risk for infection related to adverse effects of antihistamines
  B) Risk for falls related to sedation
  C) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to diuresis
  D) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to urticaria



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Answer to Question 1

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Methadone is an agonist at specific opioid receptors in the CNS. Its action allows it to prevent symptoms of withdrawal. It does not cause unpleasant effects if the patient uses opioids and does not act directly on the limbic system or reticular system.

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First-generation antihistamines cause drowsiness and impaired cognition that can result in falls. These drugs do not cause diuresis, impaired skin integrity, or infection.




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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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