Author Question: The nurse is teaching a patient about a drug that causes photosensitivity. Which statement by the ... (Read 53 times)

Melani1276 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching a patient about a drug that causes photosensitivity. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

a. I should apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor greater than 15.
b. I should avoid sunlight when possible while taking this drug.
c. I will wear protective clothing when I am outdoors.
d. I will wear sunglasses even while I am indoors.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving morphine sulfate intravenously using a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The nurse notes somnolence and respiratory depression, which are signs of morphine toxicity.

The nurse will prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan) because it
a. has synergistic effects with morphine.
b. is a narcotic agonist.
c. is a narcotic antagonist.
d. potentiates narcotic effects.

af · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Drugs that cause photosensitivity make sunburn more likely, so patients should stay out of the sun, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen with an SPF greater than 15. It is not necessary to wear sunglasses indoors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist, meaning that it reverses the effects of morphine by blocking morphine receptor sites.