Question 1
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?
ANSWER
Acetylcysteine
Question 2
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?
ANSWER
Hepatotoxicity
Question 3
Which of the following analgesics is a preferred choice for breastfeeding woman?
ANSWER
Acetaminophen
Question 4
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). When is it appropriate to notify the
healthcare provider (HCP) for an increase in dosage?
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,ANSWER
When the client attempts are two times the dose of medication given.
Question 5
During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following labs must the nurse monitor?
ANSWER
AST and ALT as they are Liver Labs and Acetaminophen causes liver toxicity
Question 6
A client with colorectal cancer undergoes bowel resection surgery. Which of the following
medications is recommended the treat the client's postoperative pain?
ANSWER
Morphine is recommended for sever, acute pain and Postoperatively
Question 7
What is the priority action of the nurse caring for a client receiving opioid analgesic
medication via patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) pump?
ANSWER
AIR Acronym for the Nursing Process= Assessment, then Intervention, Then Reassessment
Answer is Pain Assesment
Question 8
2
, 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?
ANSWER
Acetaminophen is an antipyretic and an analgesic used with children with fevers/Viruses
Question 9
Which of the following pharmacological agents decreases prostaglandins response to reduce
pain and inflammation?
ANSWER
Ascetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
Question 10
Which of the following clients have an increased risk for death, in relation to opioid use?
ANSWER
A 70-year-old patient with hip surgery. Older patients and then patients with respiratory
problems like COPD, Asthma
Question 11
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?
ANSWER
The medication will cause local irritation which is normal
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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?
ANSWER
Acetylcysteine
Question 2
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?
ANSWER
Hepatotoxicity
Question 3
Which of the following analgesics is a preferred choice for breastfeeding woman?
ANSWER
Acetaminophen
Question 4
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). When is it appropriate to notify the
healthcare provider (HCP) for an increase in dosage?
1
,ANSWER
When the client attempts are two times the dose of medication given.
Question 5
During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following labs must the nurse monitor?
ANSWER
AST and ALT as they are Liver Labs and Acetaminophen causes liver toxicity
Question 6
A client with colorectal cancer undergoes bowel resection surgery. Which of the following
medications is recommended the treat the client's postoperative pain?
ANSWER
Morphine is recommended for sever, acute pain and Postoperatively
Question 7
What is the priority action of the nurse caring for a client receiving opioid analgesic
medication via patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) pump?
ANSWER
AIR Acronym for the Nursing Process= Assessment, then Intervention, Then Reassessment
Answer is Pain Assesment
Question 8
2
, 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?
ANSWER
Acetaminophen is an antipyretic and an analgesic used with children with fevers/Viruses
Question 9
Which of the following pharmacological agents decreases prostaglandins response to reduce
pain and inflammation?
ANSWER
Ascetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
Question 10
Which of the following clients have an increased risk for death, in relation to opioid use?
ANSWER
A 70-year-old patient with hip surgery. Older patients and then patients with respiratory
problems like COPD, Asthma
Question 11
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?
ANSWER
The medication will cause local irritation which is normal
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