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Which statement by the nurse that works in a postsurgical ward, indicates a common misconception about pain? Select all that apply.
Which statement by the nurse that works in a postsurgical ward, indicates a common misconception about pain? Select all that apply.
A patient is in the first postoperative day after a nephrectomy. The patient is receiving morphine through a patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) device for management of pain. The nurse decides to use the ABCDE approach while assessing and managing pain for this patient. Which component of the ABCDE approach is correct? Select all that apply.
A patient is in the first postoperative day after a nephrectomy. The patient is receiving morphine through a patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) device for management of pain. The nurse decides to use the ABCDE approach while assessing and managing pain for this patient. Which component of the ABCDE approach is correct? Select all that apply.
Which statement by the patient who is under treatment for cocaine dependence indicates a need for further teaching?
Which statement by the patient who is under treatment for cocaine dependence indicates a need for further teaching?
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about various non pharmacological pain management interventions. Which statement by the the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about various non pharmacological pain management interventions. Which statement by the the student indicates a need for further teaching?
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A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about using non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) for pain management, Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about using non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) for pain management, Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
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Which pain management method is considered a non pharmacological complementary and alternative intervention?
Which pain management method is considered a non pharmacological complementary and alternative intervention?
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What chemical do non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) react with?
What chemical do non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) react with?
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Which type of pain-management therapy is preferred for relieving chronic cancer pain?
Which type of pain-management therapy is preferred for relieving chronic cancer pain?
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The nurse has conducted an informative session on discouraging pseudo addiction to group of people in a community, Which group of patients would be the main target for the nurse's teachings?
The nurse has conducted an informative session on discouraging pseudo addiction to group of people in a community, Which group of patients would be the main target for the nurse's teachings?
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The nursing instructor asks the student nurse too differentiate between A-delta and C peripheral nerve fibers. Which statement by the student nurse indicates effective learning?
The nursing instructor asks the student nurse too differentiate between A-delta and C peripheral nerve fibers. Which statement by the student nurse indicates effective learning?
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Which inhibitory neurotransmitter of pain is in the brain? Select all that apply.
Which inhibitory neurotransmitter of pain is in the brain? Select all that apply.
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Which pain management is considered the best-tolerated and safest analgesic?
Which pain management is considered the best-tolerated and safest analgesic?
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Which reason would a health care provider have for prescribing acetylcysteine to a patient who is on pharmacological pain management therapy?
Which reason would a health care provider have for prescribing acetylcysteine to a patient who is on pharmacological pain management therapy?
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Which analgesic drug depresses the central nervous system?
Which analgesic drug depresses the central nervous system?
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The nurse is assessing a patient who has sustained severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The patient is in severe pain and is diaphoretic. On assessment, the patient[s heart rate is increased, pupils are dilated, and blood pressure is decreased. Which finding is caused by then stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system?
The nurse is assessing a patient who has sustained severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The patient is in severe pain and is diaphoretic. On assessment, the patient[s heart rate is increased, pupils are dilated, and blood pressure is decreased. Which finding is caused by then stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system?
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While treating a patient, the health care provider encourages the patient to watch funny videos. Which pain management technique is this an example of?
While treating a patient, the health care provider encourages the patient to watch funny videos. Which pain management technique is this an example of?
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Which type of pain management is cold application?
Which type of pain management is cold application?
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Which condition is an example of a polyneuropathy
Which condition is an example of a polyneuropathy
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Which topical analgesic is effective for relieving postherpetic neuralgia in adults?
Which topical analgesic is effective for relieving postherpetic neuralgia in adults?
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Which statement is true regarding opiates for pain management?
Which statement is true regarding opiates for pain management?
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Which class of pain management drugs may interfere with bowel or bladder function?
Which class of pain management drugs may interfere with bowel or bladder function?
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Which statement about transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is incorrect?
Which statement about transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is incorrect?
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Which drug is the health care provider most likely to prescribe for a 65-year-old patient who is experiencing mild musculoskeletal pain.
Which drug is the health care provider most likely to prescribe for a 65-year-old patient who is experiencing mild musculoskeletal pain.
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Which information would the nurse include when teaching a group of caregivers about the concept of pain in older adults. Select all that apply.
Which information would the nurse include when teaching a group of caregivers about the concept of pain in older adults. Select all that apply.
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What manifestation results from sympathetic stimulation in response to pain? Select all that apply.
What manifestation results from sympathetic stimulation in response to pain? Select all that apply.
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The registered nurse is teaching a patient about the use of cold therapy in acute pain management. Which of the patient's statements indicates a need for further teaching?
The registered nurse is teaching a patient about the use of cold therapy in acute pain management. Which of the patient's statements indicates a need for further teaching?
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A patient who underwent abdominal surgery experiences constipation and severe cramping. Which nonpharmacological nursing interventions may provide relief to this patient? Select all that apply.
A patient who underwent abdominal surgery experiences constipation and severe cramping. Which nonpharmacological nursing interventions may provide relief to this patient? Select all that apply.
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Which medication for pain management might the health care provider avoid prescribing for a patient who has a history of asthma? Select all that apply.
Which medication for pain management might the health care provider avoid prescribing for a patient who has a history of asthma? Select all that apply.
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The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about applying transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to a patient. Which of the nursing student's statements indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about applying transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to a patient. Which of the nursing student's statements indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
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The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about concepts of pain in infants. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about concepts of pain in infants. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
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Which statements about opioid analgesics for pain management are correct? Select all that apply.
Which statements about opioid analgesics for pain management are correct? Select all that apply.
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The nurse is reviewing the clinical data of four patients who are on pain management therapy. Which patient is at highest risk of renal insufficiency?
The nurse is reviewing the clinical data of four patients who are on pain management therapy. Which patient is at highest risk of renal insufficiency?
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A patient with rheumatoid arthritis reports acute joint pain in the hand. Which intervention is inappropriate for providing pain relief?
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis reports acute joint pain in the hand. Which intervention is inappropriate for providing pain relief?
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Which adjuvant drug relieves pain caused by inflammation and bone metastasis?
Which adjuvant drug relieves pain caused by inflammation and bone metastasis?
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Which adjuvant drugs are preferred for treating neuropathic pain?
Which adjuvant drugs are preferred for treating neuropathic pain?
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The patient is receiving morphine through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device for the management of pain in the first postoperative day after a nephrectomy. The patient complains of pain in the shoulders. Which explanation would the nurse give to the patient regarding the referred pain?
The patient is receiving morphine through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device for the management of pain in the first postoperative day after a nephrectomy. The patient complains of pain in the shoulders. Which explanation would the nurse give to the patient regarding the referred pain?
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the health care provider tells the nurse to administer a second drug to a patient already on oxycodone. Which drug would be safe for this patient?
the health care provider tells the nurse to administer a second drug to a patient already on oxycodone. Which drug would be safe for this patient?
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Which intervention would the nurse perform first if a patient on morphine 10 mg/mL infusion therapy experiences severe respiratory depression?
Which intervention would the nurse perform first if a patient on morphine 10 mg/mL infusion therapy experiences severe respiratory depression?
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What are examples of neuropathic pain? Select all that apply.
What are examples of neuropathic pain? Select all that apply.
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Which statement describes an advantage of patient-controlled analgesia (PSA) that the nurse would teach the patient preparing to have surgery?
Which statement describes an advantage of patient-controlled analgesia (PSA) that the nurse would teach the patient preparing to have surgery?
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Which statement is true about acute pain? Select all.
Which statement is true about acute pain? Select all.
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The registered nurse and a nursing student are discussing opioid pain management therapy and naloxone. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching? Select all
The registered nurse and a nursing student are discussing opioid pain management therapy and naloxone. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching? Select all
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Which area of the body would the nurse avoid when providing massage for pain relief in a patient recovering from spinal surgery? Select all.
Which area of the body would the nurse avoid when providing massage for pain relief in a patient recovering from spinal surgery? Select all.
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Which type of pain management therapy causes a release of endorphins that can block the transmission of painful stimuli? select all.
Which type of pain management therapy causes a release of endorphins that can block the transmission of painful stimuli? select all.
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Which drugs may provide relief from bone pain? Select all.
Which drugs may provide relief from bone pain? Select all.
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A patient in pain mentions a history of allergy to aspirin. Which drug might the health care team avoid in this patient? Select all.
A patient in pain mentions a history of allergy to aspirin. Which drug might the health care team avoid in this patient? Select all.
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a patient is in the first postoperative day after a nephrectomy. Which teaching would the nurse give the patient that is receiving morphine through a PCA device for management of pain?
a patient is in the first postoperative day after a nephrectomy. Which teaching would the nurse give the patient that is receiving morphine through a PCA device for management of pain?
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The nurse is assessing the touch, pain, and temperature sensation of a patient who is diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy. Arrange in ascending order the parts of the central nervous system through which pain sensation is carried.
The nurse is assessing the touch, pain, and temperature sensation of a patient who is diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy. Arrange in ascending order the parts of the central nervous system through which pain sensation is carried.
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A patient has had arthritic pain for 8 years. which question would the nurse ask to assess the patients pain? Select all
A patient has had arthritic pain for 8 years. which question would the nurse ask to assess the patients pain? Select all
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the nurse is assessing a patient who complains of back pain. After taking the patients history, the nurse does not expect the health care provider to recommend acetaminophen. Which patient statement led the nurse to this conclusion?
the nurse is assessing a patient who complains of back pain. After taking the patients history, the nurse does not expect the health care provider to recommend acetaminophen. Which patient statement led the nurse to this conclusion?
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a health care provider prescribes 10 mg of codeine every 4 hours to a patient who has chronic pain from cancer. However, after taking a second dose of the prescribed drug, the nurse notices that the patient is very drowsy and nauseous. Which dose alteration may provide effective pain relief while improving drowsiness and nausea?
a health care provider prescribes 10 mg of codeine every 4 hours to a patient who has chronic pain from cancer. However, after taking a second dose of the prescribed drug, the nurse notices that the patient is very drowsy and nauseous. Which dose alteration may provide effective pain relief while improving drowsiness and nausea?
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