You are caring for an elderly woman with suspected vertebral fracture secondary to osteoporosis. She frequently takes a hydrocodone-containing preparation (Vicoprofen) for pain. With her current injury, you find it necessary to administer a greater-than-expected dosage of morphine. Why is this higher dosage needed?
A) Cross tolerance
B) Psychological dependency
C) Potentiation
D) Synergism
A
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The level of documented PFSH is best described as
a. pertinent new patient because only family and social history have been documented for this visit b. pertinent established patient because only social history has been documented for this visit c. complete new patient because past, family, and social history have been documented for this visit d. complete established patient because past, family, and social history have been documented for this visit
What is included in the definition of a material's "shipping description"?
a. The material's identification number b. Proper shipping names c. Primary hazard class and division d. All of these
On the scene of a drug-related emergency, the 22-year-old patient tells you that he has been taking amphetamines because he likes the way that they make him feel. Over the past two days, he has been taking more and more, and today he feels as though his heart is racing. He also tells you that he recognizes he has a problem and wants to get help. When you are assessing the patient, which sign or symptom would provide further evidence that the patient has been abusing amphetamines?
A) Increased blood pressure B) Auditory hallucinations C) Constricted pupils D) Fatigue and prolonged sleep
____________________ is a common complication associated with both vertigo and epitaxis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).