A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a
A) C-I drug.
B) C-II drug.
C) C-III drug.
D) C-IV drug.
B
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A nurse obtains a health history on a client prior to administering prescribed sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex) for migraine headaches. Which condition should alert the nurse to hold the medication and contact the health care provider?
a. Bronchial asthma b. Prinzmetal's angina c. Diabetes mellitus d. Chronic kidney disease
The nurse and a client talk about the signs and symptoms of acute mania. The client states, "When I am feeling really good and don't need to sleep, I am manic, but the last thing I want is treatment
" The nurse recognizes that this experience is indicative of the need for: 1. Competency. 2. Psychiatric advance directive (PAD). 3. Right to treatment. 4. Informed consent.
Which is a true statement about loss, dying, and death for older adults?
a. Men and women tend to respond similarly to the loss of a spouse. b. Visions, hallucinations, and an inability to communicate in a logical, sustained manner on the part of a person who has lost a spouse are not normal grief reac-tions and should be regarded as signs of underlying defects. c. After a period of grief adjustment that may last as long as 4 years, a bereaved elder may emerge with a new and stronger identity. d. Bereaved persons regain their normal capability about 6 months after loss, and regressive behavior after that time should be discouraged.
A patient has been prescribed amitriptyline (Elavil). What does the nurse plan to include in the teaching plan for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Smoking cigarettes can decrease the effectiveness of amitriptyline in treating your depression." b. "Check your pulse every day and report any irregular rhythms to your prescriber right away." c. "Amitriptyline should help to improve your depression symptoms within 7 to 14 days." d. "Avoid driving or operating dangerous equipment until you know how the drug will affect you." e. "Be sure to include foods with lots of fiber in your diet to prevent the side effect of constipation."