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pane00

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You have just received a verbal order from medical direction to administer 2 mg of morphine sulfate to a patient. You should immediately:
 
  a. Inquire about allergies
  b. Confirm the narcotic log is correct
  c. Gather the appropriate syringe and needle applicable to the situation
  d. Repeat the medication order to base physician

Question 2

Pain receptors are sensitive to what stimuli?
 
  A) Mechanical damage B) Dissolved chemicals
  C) Extremes of temperature D) All of the above



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Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: a. While inquiring about patient allergies is relevant; the order should be repeated immediately.
b. Narcotic logs should be kept up-to-date and checked at shift beginning and end or when removing from storage.
c. Gathering equipment should occur following confirmation of order.
d. Correct.

Answer to Question 2

D



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