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shenderson6

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Symptoms of withdrawal from opioids for which the nurse should assess include:
 
  a. dilated pupils, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, and elation.
  b. nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, anxiety, and hyperreflexia.
  c. mood lability, incoordination, fever, and drowsiness.
  d. excessive eating, constipation, and headache.

Question 2

When a patient first began using alcohol, two drinks produced relaxation and drowsiness. After 1 year, four drinks are needed to achieve the same response. Why has this change occurred?
 
  a. Tolerance has developed.
  b. Antagonistic effects are evident.
  c. Metabolism of the alcohol is now delayed.
  d. Pharmacokinetics of the alcohol have changed.


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momo1250

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The symptoms of withdrawal from opioids are similar to those of alcohol withdrawal. Hyperthermia is likely to produce periods of diaphoresis. See relationship to audience response question. (Educators may alter this question to multiple answers if desired.)

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Tolerance refers to needing higher and higher doses of a drug to produce the desired effect. The potency of the alcohol is stable. Neither hypomagnesemia nor antagonistic effects account for this change.


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