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A patient diagnosed with cholecystitis reports pain in the back and scapular areas. The nurse infers the patient has which type of pain?
A patient diagnosed with cholecystitis reports pain in the back and scapular areas. The nurse infers the patient has which type of pain?
- Referred pain (correct)
- Vascular pain
- Phantom pain
- Neuropathic pain
Which phrase describes the PRIMARY indication for the administration of morphine?
Which phrase describes the PRIMARY indication for the administration of morphine?
- To treat ischemic pain
- To diminish feelings of anxiety
- To relieve acute and chronic pain (correct)
- To induce a state of unconsciousness
Which medication is used to treat a patient experiencing severe adverse effects of an opioid analgesic?
Which medication is used to treat a patient experiencing severe adverse effects of an opioid analgesic?
- Naloxone (correct)
- Flumazenil
- Acetylcysteine
- Methylprednisolone
Which characteristic aligns with chronic pain?
Which characteristic aligns with chronic pain?
Which opioid is used to relieve coughing?
Which opioid is used to relieve coughing?
Transdermal fentanyl is indicated for which type of pain?
Transdermal fentanyl is indicated for which type of pain?
A patient with ulcers in the mouth is complaining of pain. Which type of pain is the patient experiencing?
A patient with ulcers in the mouth is complaining of pain. Which type of pain is the patient experiencing?
Which condition is a contraindication for the administration of acetaminophen?
Which condition is a contraindication for the administration of acetaminophen?
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of "acetaminophen overdose." Which lab value is essential for the nurse to assess?
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of "acetaminophen overdose." Which lab value is essential for the nurse to assess?
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving 20 mg of hydrocodone orally every 4 hours. The drug is to be changed to intravenous (IV) fentanyl. What is the equivalent dose of IV fentanyl for a period of 24 hours? Record your answer using one decimal point. Use a leading zero if necessary. ____________ mg
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving 20 mg of hydrocodone orally every 4 hours. The drug is to be changed to intravenous (IV) fentanyl. What is the equivalent dose of IV fentanyl for a period of 24 hours? Record your answer using one decimal point. Use a leading zero if necessary. ____________ mg
A patient has started on a fentanyl patch. After 3 hours, the patient continues to complain of pain of "8 on a scale of 0 to 10." What is the nurse's best action?
A patient has started on a fentanyl patch. After 3 hours, the patient continues to complain of pain of "8 on a scale of 0 to 10." What is the nurse's best action?
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Referred pain in Cholecystitis
Referred pain in Cholecystitis
Pain felt in a location distant from the actual source of the problem, like back and scapular areas for cholecystitis.
Primary use of Morphine
Primary use of Morphine
To alleviate both acute and chronic pain.
Naloxone use
Naloxone use
Treats severe opioid analgesic side effects.
Chronic pain characteristic
Chronic pain characteristic
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Codeine sulfate use
Codeine sulfate use
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Transdermal Fentanyl indication
Transdermal Fentanyl indication
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Superficial pain location
Superficial pain location
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Acetaminophen contraindication
Acetaminophen contraindication
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Acetaminophen overdose lab tests
Acetaminophen overdose lab tests
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Equivalent IV Fentanyl dose (from hydrocodone)
Equivalent IV Fentanyl dose (from hydrocodone)
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Fentanyl patch pain management action (persistent pain)
Fentanyl patch pain management action (persistent pain)
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