ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 "Pain
and Inflammation" Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is a sign of corticosteroid-induced Cushing’s syndrome?
✔✔Moon face and weight gain.
What should be monitored in a patient taking high-dose corticosteroids?
✔✔Blood glucose, weight, and blood pressure.
What symptom can indicate opioid dependence?
✔✔Needing higher doses for the same pain relief.
Why is it important to assess pain regularly in patients on pain medications?
✔✔To determine effectiveness and prevent overmedication.
What is a sign of allergic reaction to NSAIDs?
✔✔Swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.
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,Why should elderly patients use caution with NSAIDs?
✔✔They are at higher risk of kidney damage and GI bleeding.
What is the goal of pain management using a multimodal approach?
✔✔To use different drug classes to improve pain relief and reduce side effects.
What nonpharmacologic technique may enhance pain control when combined with analgesics?
✔✔Relaxation or distraction techniques.
What type of pain is best managed with opioids?
✔✔Severe, acute, or post-surgical pain.
What condition might opioids be contraindicated in due to respiratory risk?
✔✔Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What should the nurse do before administering a scheduled opioid dose?
✔✔Assess the patient’s pain level and respiratory rate.
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, What effect can NSAIDs have on blood pressure?
✔✔They may cause an increase in blood pressure.
What is one risk of combining NSAIDs with anticoagulants like warfarin?
✔✔Increased risk of bleeding.
Why should aspirin be avoided before surgery?
✔✔It increases bleeding risk due to antiplatelet effect.
What is a good indicator that naloxone has reversed an opioid overdose?
✔✔Improved breathing and alertness.
What teaching should be included for patients taking long-term NSAIDs?
✔✔Report signs of bleeding, use lowest effective dose, and monitor kidney function.
What is the primary use of acetaminophen?
✔✔To reduce pain and fever.
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and Inflammation" Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is a sign of corticosteroid-induced Cushing’s syndrome?
✔✔Moon face and weight gain.
What should be monitored in a patient taking high-dose corticosteroids?
✔✔Blood glucose, weight, and blood pressure.
What symptom can indicate opioid dependence?
✔✔Needing higher doses for the same pain relief.
Why is it important to assess pain regularly in patients on pain medications?
✔✔To determine effectiveness and prevent overmedication.
What is a sign of allergic reaction to NSAIDs?
✔✔Swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.
1
,Why should elderly patients use caution with NSAIDs?
✔✔They are at higher risk of kidney damage and GI bleeding.
What is the goal of pain management using a multimodal approach?
✔✔To use different drug classes to improve pain relief and reduce side effects.
What nonpharmacologic technique may enhance pain control when combined with analgesics?
✔✔Relaxation or distraction techniques.
What type of pain is best managed with opioids?
✔✔Severe, acute, or post-surgical pain.
What condition might opioids be contraindicated in due to respiratory risk?
✔✔Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What should the nurse do before administering a scheduled opioid dose?
✔✔Assess the patient’s pain level and respiratory rate.
2
, What effect can NSAIDs have on blood pressure?
✔✔They may cause an increase in blood pressure.
What is one risk of combining NSAIDs with anticoagulants like warfarin?
✔✔Increased risk of bleeding.
Why should aspirin be avoided before surgery?
✔✔It increases bleeding risk due to antiplatelet effect.
What is a good indicator that naloxone has reversed an opioid overdose?
✔✔Improved breathing and alertness.
What teaching should be included for patients taking long-term NSAIDs?
✔✔Report signs of bleeding, use lowest effective dose, and monitor kidney function.
What is the primary use of acetaminophen?
✔✔To reduce pain and fever.
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