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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?
Which phrase describes the PRIMARY indication for the administration of morphine?
Which phrase describes the PRIMARY indication for the administration of morphine?
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?
Which characteristic aligns with chronic pain?
Which characteristic aligns with chronic pain?
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Which opioid is used to relieve coughing?
Which opioid is used to relieve coughing?
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Transdermal fentanyl is indicated for which type of pain?
Transdermal fentanyl is indicated for which type of pain?
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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?
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Which condition is a contraindication for the administration of acetaminophen?
Which condition is a contraindication for the administration of acetaminophen?
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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?
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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
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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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