A nurse is caring for a patient who requires long-term management for severe pain. What should be the drug of choice for this patient?
a. Aspirin
b. Morphine
c. Oxycodone
d. Acetaminophen
ANS: B
Morphine and hydromorphone are the opioids of choice for long-term management of severe pain.
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A) Decreased ketones in the urine B) Alkaline urinary pH C) Elevated blood glucose D) Decreased urine volume
A patient has just finished her glucose tolerance test. How long should it take for her blood glucose level to return to normal?
A) 2 hours B) 3 hours C) 5 hours D) 6 hours
What should the nurse do to assist a client brought to the emergency department as a victim of a gunshot wound?
A) Ask the client who shot him. B) Bathe the client and provide a clean gown. C) Ask the client where the weapon is. D) Preserve the chain of evidence.
Children who are taking long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently for what potential complication?
a. Cough b. Osteoporosis c. Slowed growth d. Cushing syndrome