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roselinechinyere27m

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with a head injury should not receive a narcotic agonist for which reason?
 
  a. The patient will not be able to talk.
  b. The drug makes the patient too hyperactive.
  c. Addiction is easy at this point.
  d. The drug causes a confusing effect.

Question 2

Long-term use of dopaminergic drugs often leads to which condition?
 
  a. Muscle flaccidity
  b. Migraine headaches
  c. Incontinence
  d. Tardive dyskinesia


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tmlewis4706

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

ANS: D
The nurse must be able to monitor the patient without the confusing effect of a narcotic agonist.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The long-term use of dopaminergic drugs can cause tardive dyskinesia.


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

jordangronback

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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