Palm Beach State College NUR 1141
unit 2 pharm exam Questions
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acute pain pain that is sudden in onset, usually subsides when treated &
typically occurs less than a 6 week period
chronic persistent/recurring pain that's difficult to treat. any pain lasting longer
than 3-6 months
referred pain pain occurring in an area away from the organ of origin
somatic pain originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments/joints
visceral pain that originates from organs/smooth muscles
neuropathic pain results from a distance of function in a nerve; usually results from
damage to peripheral/CNS nerve fibers/injury but may also be
idiopathic
a pt w/cancer who was diagnosed more... then & the pain relievers are no longer effective
non pharmacologic techniques for pain acupuncture, massage, music therapy & imagery
management
morphine sulfate adverse effect CNS depression (may lead to respiratory suppression/depression),
nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, urinary retention, diaphoresis,
flushing, pupil constriction (miosis), constipation & itching
if PT is groggy, you should? assess respiratory rate; respiratory suppression/depression, assess
respiratory status
1/
5
, after receiving a dose of morphine sulfate, if PT is Narcan (naloxone)
very lethargic & his respirations are shallow, w/a
rate of
7/minute consider administering...
acetaminophen (Tylenol) classification nonopioid analgesic, antipyretic
acetaminophen contraindication hx of sever liver disease, known drug allergy & genetic
disease aka G6PD deficiency
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5
unit 2 pharm exam Questions
Verified and Provided with A+
Graded Answers Latest Updated
2026
acute pain pain that is sudden in onset, usually subsides when treated &
typically occurs less than a 6 week period
chronic persistent/recurring pain that's difficult to treat. any pain lasting longer
than 3-6 months
referred pain pain occurring in an area away from the organ of origin
somatic pain originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments/joints
visceral pain that originates from organs/smooth muscles
neuropathic pain results from a distance of function in a nerve; usually results from
damage to peripheral/CNS nerve fibers/injury but may also be
idiopathic
a pt w/cancer who was diagnosed more... then & the pain relievers are no longer effective
non pharmacologic techniques for pain acupuncture, massage, music therapy & imagery
management
morphine sulfate adverse effect CNS depression (may lead to respiratory suppression/depression),
nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, urinary retention, diaphoresis,
flushing, pupil constriction (miosis), constipation & itching
if PT is groggy, you should? assess respiratory rate; respiratory suppression/depression, assess
respiratory status
1/
5
, after receiving a dose of morphine sulfate, if PT is Narcan (naloxone)
very lethargic & his respirations are shallow, w/a
rate of
7/minute consider administering...
acetaminophen (Tylenol) classification nonopioid analgesic, antipyretic
acetaminophen contraindication hx of sever liver disease, known drug allergy & genetic
disease aka G6PD deficiency
2/
5
