Author Question: Which statements are true regarding pain medications? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be ... (Read 85 times)

B · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which statements are true regarding pain medications? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Opioids act within the CNS.
2. NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.
3. NSAIDs act within the CNS.
4. Opioids act at the peripheral level.
5. Narcotics act within the CNS.

Question 2

A client complains of pain that is a generalized dull, throbbing, or aching pain. What type of pain does the nurse document that this client is experiencing?

1. Visceral pain
2. Acute pain
3. Somatic pain
4. Neuropathic pain

Smiles0805 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5

Rationale 1: Opioids act within the CNS and NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.
Rationale 2: NSAIDs act at the peripheral level and opioids act within the CNS.
Rationale 3: NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.
Rationale 4: Opioids act within the CNS.
Rationale 5: Narcotics, another term for opioids, act within the CNS.

Global Rationale: Opioids, or narcotics, act within the CNS and NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Visceral pain is described as a generalized dull, throbbing, or aching pain.
Rationale 2: Acute pain is pain that is short-term, usually from injury to recovery.
Rationale 3: Somatic pain produces sharp, localized sensations.
Rationale 4: Neuropathic pain is caused by direct injury to the nerves, and typically is described as burning, shooting, or numb pain.

Global Rationale: Visceral pain is described as a generalized dull, throbbing, or aching pain. Acute pain is pain that is short-term usually from injury to recovery. Somatic pain produces sharp, localized sensations. Neuropathic pain is caused by direct injury to the nerves, and typically is described as burning, shooting, or numb pain.