Midterm Exam advanced pharmacology

Question 1 1 out of 1 points A nurse works in a private hospital and needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her patients. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to patients in a hospital setting? Selected Answer: Narcotics to be used in the hospital are dispensed only with a written prescription. • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient has been receiving regular doses of an agonist for 2 weeks. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate? Selected Answer: The drug will decrease in effectiveness • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A nurse is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize in the planning of this patient's care? Selected Answer: Acute Pain, Headache, related to adverse effects of drug therapy • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A nurse is caring for a patient who abuses marijuana. The treatment for marijuana abuse consists mainly of Selected Answer: nonpharmacologic interventions combined with an exercise program. • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following would be the nurse's priority assessments? Selected Answer: Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness