A nurse assesses the health history of a client who is prescribed ziconotide (Prialt) for chronic back pain
Which assessment question should the nurse ask?
a.
"Are you taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug?"
b.
"Do you have a mental health disorder?"
c.
"Are you able to swallow medications?"
d.
"Do you smoke cigarettes or any illegal drugs?"
ANS: B
Clients who have a mental health or behavioral health problem should not take ziconotide. The other questions do not identify a contraindication for this medication.
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