A client receiving morphine for long-term pain management develops tolerance. Tolerance is defined as:
A. an increased response to a medication.
B. a diminished response to a drug so that more is required to achieve the same effect.
C. an allergic reaction to a medication.
D. an ability to take the same drug for extended periods of time.
Ans: B. a diminished response to a drug so that more is required to achieve the same effect.
You might also like to view...
What is the rationale for administering a narcotic analgesic and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug together?
A) To prevent respiratory depression from the narcotic B) To eliminate the need for additional medication during the night C) To combine the medications more effectively and relieve the patient's pain with fewer narcotics D) To eliminate toxic effects of the narcotic
Which statement best describes the lung allocation score (LAS) used to prioritize lung transplant recipients?
a. The LAS is based on lab values, diagnostic tests, and medical diagnosis. b. Lungs from children and adolescents are offered to adults first. c. The LAS is limited to candidates under the age of 65 years. d. The score was developed to estimate 5-year survival rates.
A nurse caring for patients on an orthopedic unit should be most concerned by
1. A patient reporting pain at a 2 on a 0 to 10 scale. 2. A patient reporting itching under a plaster cast. 3. Redness and purulent drainage at an external pin site. 4. A patient with a hip replacement ambulating with assistance.
Which of the following is the recommended treatment option for acetaminophen poisoning?
A. Maintenance of fluid balance by conventional means B. Use of activated charcoal C. Gastric aspiration and lavage D. All of the above