A client asks the nurse, "Can you tell me how capsaicin works to treat muscle pain?" Which statement should the nurse include in the response?
A. "Stimulates the body to produce endorphins that block the pain signal."
B. "Decreases the sensation of pain by interfering with the chemical messengers."
C. "Decreases the activity of the chemicals that stimulate muscle contraction."
D. "Interferes with the muscles ability to isometrically contract."
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
A serious gastrointestinal disturbance that may frequently occur in a patient who has suffered a major burn is:
A) Hemorrhoids B) Diarrhea C) Paralytic ileus D) Diverticulitis
The infectious control nurse is presenting a program on West Nile virus for a local community group. To reduce the incidence of this disease, the nurse should recommend what action?
A) Covering open wounds at all times B) Vigilant handwashing in home and work settings C) Consistent use of mosquito repellants D) Annual vaccination
On a prescription, the instruction "let it be labeled" is commonly abbreviated ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient has GERD and is taking ranitidine (Zantac). She continues to have gastric discomfort and asks whether she can take an antacid. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Sure, you may take an antacid with ranitidine."
B) "No, the two drugs will work against each other."
C) "Yes, but be sure to wait at least 2 hours to take the antacid after you take the ranitidine."
D) "I wouldn't advise it. You may experience severe constipation."