Author Question: A client is receiving treatment for opioid addiction. Which medication does the nurse anticipate to ... (Read 108 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A client is receiving treatment for opioid addiction. Which medication does the nurse anticipate to be prescribed to help treat this addiction?

1. Propoxyphene (Darvon)
2. Fentanyl (Druagesic)
3. Methadone (Dolphine)
4. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Question 2

A client is admitted for alcohol intoxication. When assessing the client, which symptoms of alcohol abuse does the nurse anticipate?

1. Excessive sweating, restlessness, dilated pupils, agitation, goose bumps, tremor, decreased heart rate and blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and abdominal cramps
2. Tremors, fatigue, anxiety, abdominal cramping, hallucinations, confusion, seizures, and delirium
3. Mental depression, anxiety, extreme fatigue, and hunger
4. Rarely observed

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Propoxyphene (Darvon) is incorrect because this drug is an opioid.
Rationale 2: Fentanyl (Druagesic) is incorrect because this drug is an opioid.
Rationale 3: Methadone (Dolphine) is used to treat opioid addiction.
Rationale 4: Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is incorrect because this drug is an opioid.

Global Rationale: Methadone (Dolphine) is used to treat opioid addiction. Propoxyphene (Darvon), fentanyl (Druagesic), and hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are all incorrect because these drugs are opioids.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Excessive sweating, restlessness, dilated pupils, agitation, goose bumps, tremor, decreased heart rate and blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and abdominal cramps are symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
Rationale 2: Tremors, fatigue, anxiety, abdominal cramping, hallucinations, confusion, seizures, and delirium are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Rationale 3: Mental depression, anxiety, extreme fatigue, and hunger are symptoms of cocaine withdrawal.
Rationale 4: Rarely observed is incorrect because this is common with hallucinogens.

Global Rationale: Tremors, fatigue, anxiety, abdominal cramping, hallucinations, confusion, seizures, and delirium are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Excessive sweating, restlessness, dilated pupils, agitation, goose bumps, tremor, decreased heart rate and blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and abdominal cramps are symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Mental depression, anxiety, extreme fatigue, and hunger are symptoms of cocaine withdrawal. The client will have symptoms of withdrawal because this is common with hallucinogens.