Pharmacology ANALGESICS
Hesi or WGU D441
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Which is a priority nursing intervention for a client receiving IV Opioids for pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assess for signs of respiratory depression because Assessment comes before
Intervention
A client with a recent diagnosis of gout is seeking effective treatment for pain. Which of the
following analgesic drugs is most appropriate for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naproxen
N: Naproxen
S: Salicylic Acid
A: Acetylsylic Acid
I: Ibuprofen and another I med (Written in Notes)
K: Ketoralac
Which of the following topical agents is effective for relieving rheumatoid arthritis pain in adult
clients? - CORRECT ANSWER-Topical agents or analgesic creams that contain capsaicin are most
effective for joint problems/pain like arthritis. Capsaicins are often combined with NSAIDs for an
effective treatment than oral meds alone.
, A client presents with severe frostbite. The nurse begins rewarming the affected area. Which of
the following may be necessary for the treatment of pain caused by the rewarming process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The rewarming process may be painful, therefore requiring topical analgesic
(Capsaicin) to numb the affected area.
A client experiences nausea and vomiting after applying a fentanyl patch for chronic pain. Which
of the following nursing priorities should the nurse teach the client about long-term use of a
fentanyl patch? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the client that tolerance may develop.
A client suspected of opioid overdose experiences respiratory depression and hypotension.
Which of the following antidotes must be given to the client to counteract the toxicity of the
analgesic drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naloxone
A client is prescribed a topical analgesic containing Capsaicin. Which of the following must the
nurse educate the client when applying the cream? - CORRECT ANSWER-Avoid the use of
heating pads as that could cause increased absorption and causing chemical burns
Which of the following is the most common pharmacological agent given for mild to moderate
pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naproxen
A client with osteoarthritis presents with joint pain. Along with ibuprofen to relieve
inflammation, which of the following is recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use topical
analgesics on the affected area
Patches of Fentanyl - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove old patch before Applying a new one
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which priority teaching is needed for
proper administration of the medication via PCA pump? - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient can
themselves only push the button to deliver med, not any doc nurse family mem or anyone else
Hesi or WGU D441
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Which is a priority nursing intervention for a client receiving IV Opioids for pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assess for signs of respiratory depression because Assessment comes before
Intervention
A client with a recent diagnosis of gout is seeking effective treatment for pain. Which of the
following analgesic drugs is most appropriate for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naproxen
N: Naproxen
S: Salicylic Acid
A: Acetylsylic Acid
I: Ibuprofen and another I med (Written in Notes)
K: Ketoralac
Which of the following topical agents is effective for relieving rheumatoid arthritis pain in adult
clients? - CORRECT ANSWER-Topical agents or analgesic creams that contain capsaicin are most
effective for joint problems/pain like arthritis. Capsaicins are often combined with NSAIDs for an
effective treatment than oral meds alone.
, A client presents with severe frostbite. The nurse begins rewarming the affected area. Which of
the following may be necessary for the treatment of pain caused by the rewarming process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The rewarming process may be painful, therefore requiring topical analgesic
(Capsaicin) to numb the affected area.
A client experiences nausea and vomiting after applying a fentanyl patch for chronic pain. Which
of the following nursing priorities should the nurse teach the client about long-term use of a
fentanyl patch? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the client that tolerance may develop.
A client suspected of opioid overdose experiences respiratory depression and hypotension.
Which of the following antidotes must be given to the client to counteract the toxicity of the
analgesic drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naloxone
A client is prescribed a topical analgesic containing Capsaicin. Which of the following must the
nurse educate the client when applying the cream? - CORRECT ANSWER-Avoid the use of
heating pads as that could cause increased absorption and causing chemical burns
Which of the following is the most common pharmacological agent given for mild to moderate
pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naproxen
A client with osteoarthritis presents with joint pain. Along with ibuprofen to relieve
inflammation, which of the following is recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use topical
analgesics on the affected area
Patches of Fentanyl - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove old patch before Applying a new one
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which priority teaching is needed for
proper administration of the medication via PCA pump? - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient can
themselves only push the button to deliver med, not any doc nurse family mem or anyone else
