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What should be assessed prior to administering opioid analgesics?
What should be assessed prior to administering opioid analgesics?
- Pain threshold and emotional response
- Respiratory rate and blood pressure
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Type, location, and intensity of pain (correct)
When can a repeat dose of opioid analgesics be safely administered?
When can a repeat dose of opioid analgesics be safely administered?
- If the previous dose is ineffective and side effects are minimal (correct)
- After 30 minutes of the previous dose
- At the time of the peak of the previous dose
- After 1 hour of the previous dose
What is not recommended for prolonged use or as first-line therapy for acute or cancer pain?
What is not recommended for prolonged use or as first-line therapy for acute or cancer pain?
- Opioid agonist-antagonists (correct)
- Opioid agonists
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Opioid antagonists
Why should respirations be monitored before and periodically during administration of opioid analgesics?
Why should respirations be monitored before and periodically during administration of opioid analgesics?
What should be assessed periodically during administration of opioid analgesics?
What should be assessed periodically during administration of opioid analgesics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-opioid analgesics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-opioid analgesics?
Which type of opioid receptor has the highest affinity for Naloxone?
Which type of opioid receptor has the highest affinity for Naloxone?
What is the primary use of opioid analgesics?
What is the primary use of opioid analgesics?
Which of the following opioids has a higher affinity for m receptors?
Which of the following opioids has a higher affinity for m receptors?
What is the primary action of Tramadol?
What is the primary action of Tramadol?
Which type of receptor is primarily involved in physical dependence?
Which type of receptor is primarily involved in physical dependence?
What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?
What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?
What is the primary use of non-opioid analgesics?
What is the primary use of non-opioid analgesics?
Which of the following opioids is most likely to produce analgesia through m receptors?
Which of the following opioids is most likely to produce analgesia through m receptors?
