To provide the most analgesic effect, a medication should bind with and block the pain impulse especially at which of the following opioid receptor sites?
a. Mu
b. Delta
c. Kappa
d. Sigma
ANS: A
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A patient is ordered to receive neomycin as part of the treatment plan for hepatic coma. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess before administering this drug? Select all that apply
A) Ability to swallow B) Level of consciousness C) Baseline vital signs D) Pulmonary function E) Culture and sensitivity results
A patient presents complaining of recent onset of aching and malaise followed by the development of a generalized rash
He denies previous rash although he does admit that about a month ago he had an open sore on his right hand that was nonpainful. The exam reveals a maculopapular rash and lymphadenopathy. This presentation is most consistent with: A. Pityriasis rosea B. Secondary syphilis C. Herpetic whitlow D. Pyogenic granuloma
Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability?
1. The nurse takes the oncology nursing certification examination. 2. The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error. 3. The nurse assesses the client for the possible cause of his pain. 4. The nurse tells the client, "I don't know but I will find out for you."