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Nursing Implications: Opioid Analgesics

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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?

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?

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?

To detect potential respiratory depression Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed periodically during administration of opioid analgesics?

Blood pressure, pulse, and respirations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of non-opioid analgesics?

Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis peripherally and centrally Signup and view all the answers

Which type of opioid receptor has the highest affinity for Naloxone?

m receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of opioid analgesics?

Management of moderate to severe pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following opioids has a higher affinity for m receptors?

Morphine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Tramadol?

Centrally acting agent Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptor is primarily involved in physical dependence?

m receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?

Mechanism of action Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of non-opioid analgesics?

Management of mild to moderate pain and/or fever Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following opioids is most likely to produce analgesia through m receptors?