Chp. 10
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What is the primary indication for using opioid drugs?

  • Alleviating moderate to severe pain (correct)
  • Inducing balanced anesthesia
  • Suppressing cough
  • Treating diarrhea

    • Which patient condition is a contraindication for using opioids?

  • Hypertension
  • Chronic cough
  • Elevated intracranial pressure (correct)
  • Obesity

    • What is the most serious adverse effect of opioids that requires continuous monitoring?

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diaphoresis and flushing
  • Urinary retention
  • Central nervous system (CNS) depression (correct)

    • Which drug is commonly used to manage suspected acute opioid overdose?

    <p>Naloxone (Narcan)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What patient condition requires extreme caution when administering opioids?

    <p>Respiratory insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used for both alcohol and opioid addiction?

    <p>Naltrexone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fastest route of absorption for opioids?

    <p>Intravenous (IV) administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using adjuvant analgesic drugs with opioids?

    <p>To enhance pain relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which effect is a common symptom of opioid use in patients with severe usage?

    <p>Constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be continuously monitored when a patient is under opioid treatment?

    <p>Vital signs including respiratory and oxygen saturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used if Naloxone fails to reverse the effects of an acute opioid overdose?

    <p>Naltrexone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opioid of choice for detoxification in opioid addicts?

    <p>Methadone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT associated with opioid withdrawal or abstinence syndrome?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a patient experiencing severe respiratory depression be treated?

    <p>Administer an opioid antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patient do to avoid orthostatic hypotension when taking medications?

    <p>Dangle feet on the edge of the bed when getting up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for healthy adults?

    <p>300 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contraindication for acetaminophen use?

    <p>Liver dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nonopioid analgesic is known for its analgesic and antipyretic effects but little to no anti-inflammatory effects?

    <p>$Acetaminophen$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended antidote for acetaminophen overdose?

    <p>$Acetylcysteine$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is performed as a quick method to determine if tuberculosis treatment and precautions are needed?

    <p>Acid-fast bacillus smear test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common form of morphine sulfate administration in hospitals?

    <p>$Intravenous$ injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom may indicate respiratory depression according to the text?

    <p>Respiratory rate less than 10 breaths/minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most serious adverse effect of opioids that requires continuous monitoring?

    <p>Respiratory depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition warrants extreme caution when administering opioids?

    <p>Elevated intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contraindication for opioid use?

    <p>Severe asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is commonly used to manage suspected acute opioid overdose?

    <p>Naloxone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect in patients with severe opioid use?

    <p>Constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should pain be assessed in patients receiving opioid treatment?

    <p>Continuously and subjectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used for both alcohol and opioid addiction?

    <p>Naltrexone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major indication for using opioids, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Pain relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom may indicate respiratory insufficiency in patients receiving opioids?

    <p>Diminished breath sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should opioids be administered to achieve the fastest absorption rate?

    <p>Intravenously (IV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction must be continuously monitored when opioids are administered intravenously (IV)?

    <p>Vital signs and oxygen saturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal or abstinence syndrome?

    <p>Joint pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is the opioid of choice in the treatment of detoxification for opioid addicts?

    <p>Methadone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for avoiding alcohol consumption with acetaminophen?

    <p>Liver toxicity risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is performed to diagnose tuberculosis if a chest x-ray shows signs of the disease?

    <p>Sputum culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patient do when experiencing orthostatic hypotension to prevent falls?

    <p>Dangle feet before standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom may indicate respiratory depression in a patient?

    <p>Diminished breath sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can prolonged ingestion of large doses of acetaminophen have?

    <p>Hepatic necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of morphine sulfate administration?

    <p>Decreased blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nonopioid analgesics like acetaminophen?

    <p>Pain relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Opioids and Pain Management

    • Primary indication for using opioid drugs: moderate to severe pain
    • Contraindication for using opioids: respiratory depression
    • Most serious adverse effect of opioids that requires continuous monitoring: respiratory depression
    • Drug commonly used to manage suspected acute opioid overdose: Naloxone
    • Patient condition that requires extreme caution when administering opioids: respiratory depression

    Drug Interactions and Contraindications

    • Drug used for both alcohol and opioid addiction: Naltrexone
    • Contraindication for acetaminophen use: liver disease
    • Primary function of nonopioid analgesics like acetaminophen: pain relief without opioid effects

    Opioid Administration and Monitoring

    • Fastest route of absorption for opioids: intravenous (IV)
    • Purpose of using adjuvant analgesic drugs with opioids: to enhance pain relief
    • What to continuously monitor when a patient is under opioid treatment: respiratory rate
    • Drug used if Naloxone fails to reverse the effects of an acute opioid overdose: additional doses of Naloxone

    Opioid Addiction and Withdrawal

    • Opioid of choice for detoxification in opioid addicts: Methadone
    • Symptom NOT associated with opioid withdrawal or abstinence syndrome: diarrhea
    • How to treat severe respiratory depression: administration of oxygen and ventilatory support

    Acetaminophen and Nonopioid Analgesics

    • Maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for healthy adults: 4 grams
    • Recommended antidote for acetaminophen overdose: N-acetylcysteine
    • Nonopioid analgesic known for its analgesic and antipyretic effects but little to no anti-inflammatory effects: acetaminophen

    Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment

    • Test performed as a quick method to determine if tuberculosis treatment and precautions are needed: Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin test
    • Test performed to diagnose tuberculosis if a chest x-ray shows signs of the disease: sputum smear and culture

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    Test your knowledge on opioid drugs, their indications, contraindications, and precautions to be taken while administering them. Learn about the usage of opioids for pain relief, cough suppression, diarrhea treatment, and balanced anesthesia.

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