PHARMACOLOGY ANALGESICS HESI OR WGU D441
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A client is Experiencing toxicity to Acetaminophen. Which of the following antidotes
must be given to the client to counteract the toxicity of the analgesic drug? - Answers -
Acetylcysteine
A client presents with mild joint pain and has been taking over-the-counter
acetaminophen for the treatment of his symptoms. The client has a history of alcohol
abuse. Based on the current medication and social history of the client, which of the
following is the client at risk for developing? - Answers - Hepatotoxicity
Which of the following analgesics is a preferred choice for breastfeeding woman? -
Answers - Acetaminophen
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). When is it appropriate to notify
the healthcare provider (HCP) for an increase in dosage? - Answers - When the client
attempts are two times the dose of medication given.
During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following labs must the nurse
monitor? - Answers - AST and ALT as they are Liver Labs and Acetaminophen causes
liver toxicity
A client with colorectal cancer undergoes bowel resection surgery. Which of the
following medications is recommended the treat the client's postoperative pain? -
Answers - Morphine is recommended for sever, acute pain and Postoperatively
What is the priority action of the nurse caring for a client receiving opioid analgesic
medication via patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) pump? - Answers - AIR Acronym for
the Nursing Process= Assessment, then Intervention, Then Reassessment
Answer is Pain Assesment
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with influenza. The client has symptoms of a
fever and muscle aches. Which of the following pharmacological agents is
recommended for this client? - Answers - Acetaminophen is an antipyretic and an
analgesic used with children with fevers/Viruses
Which of the following pharmacological agents decreases prostaglandins response to
reduce pain and inflammation? - Answers - Ascetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
Which of the following clients have an increased risk for death, in relation to opioid use?
- Answers - A 70-year-old patient with hip surgery. Older patients and then patients with
respiratory problems like COPD, Asthma
, A client presents with muscle aches and is prescribed a topical analgesic with
capsaicin. Which of the following statements from the client ensures the proper
understanding of the use of the medication? - Answers - The medication will cause local
irritation which is normal
Which of the following is indicated for clients as pain management after surgery or long-
term recovery? - Answers - Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pump
Which of the following is indicative of use of Fentanyl Patch? - Answers - Chronic
Pain/Persistent Pain, Not Acute Pain; It does not provide immediate pain relief and is
not used Post-operatively
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) postoperatively. After three
hours the nurse finds the client is having trouble breathing and is feeling dizzy and
lightheaded. Which of the following is the nurse's priority action? - Answers - Wake the
client and asses vital signs: AIMS
A=ABC
I= Intervention Oxygenation
M= Make HCP aware
S= Second Dose of Naloxone
Which of the following potent analgesics is recommended for chronic, persistent pain
that takes up to 17 hours for full effect? - Answers - Fentanyl
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is educated to take ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms.
Which of the following must the nurse educate the client on the safety of the analgesic
drug? Select all that apply. - Answers - Dont Take on Empty Stomach
Dont Take Vitamin E Supplements
Dont Take Gingko Supplements
Which of the following clients must avoid using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)? Select all that apply. - Answers - A Client with Asthma/NasalPolyps, A Client
with Peptic Ulcer Disease, A Client with a Recent Nephrectomy, Not good for patients
with Renal Disease
Most Common Long-Term Side Effects for Opioids - Answers - Constipation
Which is a priority nursing intervention for a client receiving IV Opioids for pain? -
Answers - 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? - Answers - Naproxen
N: Naproxen
S: Salicylic Acid
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A client is Experiencing toxicity to Acetaminophen. Which of the following antidotes
must be given to the client to counteract the toxicity of the analgesic drug? - Answers -
Acetylcysteine
A client presents with mild joint pain and has been taking over-the-counter
acetaminophen for the treatment of his symptoms. The client has a history of alcohol
abuse. Based on the current medication and social history of the client, which of the
following is the client at risk for developing? - Answers - Hepatotoxicity
Which of the following analgesics is a preferred choice for breastfeeding woman? -
Answers - Acetaminophen
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). When is it appropriate to notify
the healthcare provider (HCP) for an increase in dosage? - Answers - When the client
attempts are two times the dose of medication given.
During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following labs must the nurse
monitor? - Answers - AST and ALT as they are Liver Labs and Acetaminophen causes
liver toxicity
A client with colorectal cancer undergoes bowel resection surgery. Which of the
following medications is recommended the treat the client's postoperative pain? -
Answers - Morphine is recommended for sever, acute pain and Postoperatively
What is the priority action of the nurse caring for a client receiving opioid analgesic
medication via patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) pump? - Answers - AIR Acronym for
the Nursing Process= Assessment, then Intervention, Then Reassessment
Answer is Pain Assesment
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with influenza. The client has symptoms of a
fever and muscle aches. Which of the following pharmacological agents is
recommended for this client? - Answers - Acetaminophen is an antipyretic and an
analgesic used with children with fevers/Viruses
Which of the following pharmacological agents decreases prostaglandins response to
reduce pain and inflammation? - Answers - Ascetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
Which of the following clients have an increased risk for death, in relation to opioid use?
- Answers - A 70-year-old patient with hip surgery. Older patients and then patients with
respiratory problems like COPD, Asthma
, A client presents with muscle aches and is prescribed a topical analgesic with
capsaicin. Which of the following statements from the client ensures the proper
understanding of the use of the medication? - Answers - The medication will cause local
irritation which is normal
Which of the following is indicated for clients as pain management after surgery or long-
term recovery? - Answers - Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pump
Which of the following is indicative of use of Fentanyl Patch? - Answers - Chronic
Pain/Persistent Pain, Not Acute Pain; It does not provide immediate pain relief and is
not used Post-operatively
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) postoperatively. After three
hours the nurse finds the client is having trouble breathing and is feeling dizzy and
lightheaded. Which of the following is the nurse's priority action? - Answers - Wake the
client and asses vital signs: AIMS
A=ABC
I= Intervention Oxygenation
M= Make HCP aware
S= Second Dose of Naloxone
Which of the following potent analgesics is recommended for chronic, persistent pain
that takes up to 17 hours for full effect? - Answers - Fentanyl
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is educated to take ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms.
Which of the following must the nurse educate the client on the safety of the analgesic
drug? Select all that apply. - Answers - Dont Take on Empty Stomach
Dont Take Vitamin E Supplements
Dont Take Gingko Supplements
Which of the following clients must avoid using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)? Select all that apply. - Answers - A Client with Asthma/NasalPolyps, A Client
with Peptic Ulcer Disease, A Client with a Recent Nephrectomy, Not good for patients
with Renal Disease
Most Common Long-Term Side Effects for Opioids - Answers - Constipation
Which is a priority nursing intervention for a client receiving IV Opioids for pain? -
Answers - 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? - Answers - Naproxen
N: Naproxen
S: Salicylic Acid
