A nurse is caring for a client who reports abdominal distention and pain in the right upper quadrant. The nurse suspects a biliary disorder in the client
Which medication should the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe for the client to relieve pain?
1. Morphine
2. Codeine
3. Dilaudid
4. None of the above
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NSAID drugs have ________
A) a greater tendency than salicylate drugs to cause stomach irritation and ulcers B) less of a tendency than salicylate drugs to cause stomach irritation and ulcers C) the same tendency as salicylate drugs to cause stomach irritation and ulcers D) no tendency to cause stomach irritation and ulcers
Which drug is used to treat an overdose of a narcotic drug?
A) epinephrine (Adrenalin) B) naloxone (Narcan) C) calcium chloride D) lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Food is not easily tasted if:
(a) your tongue is "coated" (b) you lack the flavor of umami (c) you have gingivitis (d) your nasal passages are blocked
A 79-year-old client has been confined to bed after a severe hemorrhagic stroke that has caused hemiplegia. Which of the following measures should his care team prioritize in the prevention of pressure ulcers?
A) Prophylactic antibiotics B) Repositioning the client on a scheduled basis C) Applying protective dressings to vulnerable areas D) Parenteral nutrition