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burchfield96

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After receiving ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg orally for right hip pain, the patient states that his pain is 8 out of 10 on the numerical pain scale. Which action should the nurse take?
 
  1) Use nonpharmacological therapy while waiting 3 more hours before next dose.
  2) Administer an additional 800 mg oral dose of ibuprofen right away.
  3) Do nothing because the patient's facial expression indicates he is comfortable.
  4) Notify the prescriber that the current pain management plan is ineffective.

Question 2

Which drug might the primary care provider prescribe to help facilitate pain management in a client with chronic pain?
 
  1) Paroxetine (Paxil)
  2) Atomoxetine (Strattera)
  3) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
  4) Ondansetron (Zofran)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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