This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client has been prescribed opioid analgesics. The client asks the nurse how long before the ... (Read 64 times)

justinmsk

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Jul 8, 2018
A client has been prescribed opioid analgesics. The client asks the nurse how long before the sedation will subside. The nurse should tell the client what time frame?
 
  A) 24 to 48 hours
  B) 48 to72 hours
  C) 72 to 96 hour
  D) 1 week

Question 2

A client is receiving adjuvant medications to increase the effectiveness to treat the pain associated with end-stage prostate cancer. Which exemplifies an adjuvant medication?
 
  A) Opioids
  B) Corticosteroids
  C) Antihistamines
  D) Antivirals


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

AngeliqueG

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Many clients experience sedation when opioid analgesics are initiated; however, this effect should subside within 24 to 48 hours. If this condition continues after 24 to 48 hours, and clinicians have checked and managed other correctable causes, the client may require a psychostimulant.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Adjuvant medications are those used along with analgesics to increase the effectiveness of the drugs to treat pain and associated symptoms. Adjuvant medications include muscle relaxants, corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and topical medications. Opioids are typically used for moderate-to-severe pain when nonopioid medications have not been effective. Antihistamines and antivirals are not pain medications.


justinmsk

  • Member
  • Posts: 524
Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ttt030911

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

Cellular changes associated with short-term and long-term memory in the sea slug. Cellular changes associated with short-term and long-term memory in the sea slug.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan. The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
The air flowing into the engine can be directed through long or short runners for best performance ... The air flowing into the engine can be directed through long or short runners for best performance ...
Major Categories of Long-Term Memory Major Categories of Long-Term Memory
After the chemical exfoliation substance has been applied, wrap the two top sheets around the client ... After the chemical exfoliation substance has been applied, wrap the two top sheets around the client ...
Flexible exchange rates are supposed to prevent long-term trade deficits. Flexible exchange rates are supposed to prevent long-term trade deficits.
Video: Types of Burns

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library