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nmorano1

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse must be careful when administering opioid antagonists to clients taking which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Codeine for cough
  B) Zolpidem for sleep
  C) Oxycodone for analgesia
  D) Naproxen for analgesia
  E) Diphenoxylate for diarrhea

Question 2

A nurse would expect to administer naloxone cautiously to which client? Select all that apply.
 
  A) A client who is pregnant
  B) A client with cardiovascular disease
  C) A client with an alcohol dependency
  D) A client with an opioid dependency
  E) A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


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nicoleclaire22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
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Opioid antagonists may prevent the action or intended use of opioids like codeine for cough, oxycodone for analgesia, or diphenoxylate for diarrhea, so administration of opioid antagonists in clients taking these medications must be monitored carefully.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
Opioid antagonists like naloxone (Narcan) should be used cautiously in those who are pregnant or lactating, in infants of opioid-dependent mothers, and in clients with an opioid dependency or cardiovascular disease.


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