A patient who is taking an oral narcotic for pain relief tells the nurse he is constipated. What is this common response to narcotics called?
A) therapeutic effect C) toxic effect
B) adverse effect D) idiosyncratic effect
B
You might also like to view...
A group of 150 seniors with type II diabetes consented to a study examining the relationship between self-care and quality of life
Seniors received didactic classes on proper diet, exercise, stress, and medication adherence with 30-minute low-impact exercise sessions once monthly for a period of 6 months. Ordinal level data collected during the study would include which of the following? A) Gender, ethnicity B) Education level, Heart Association classification C) Age, body mass index D) Scores on a self-care index
While in the pediatrician's office for their child's 12-month well-child exam, the parents ask the nurse for advice on age-appropriate toys for their child. Based on the child's developmental level, which types of toys would the nurse suggest?
1. Soft toys that can be manipulated 2. Small toys that can pop apart and go back together 3. Jack-in-the-box toys 4. Toys with black and white patterns 5. Push-and-pull toys
While caring for a patient with dehydration, a nurse is most likely to include which of the following in the patient's plan of care?
1. Chronic pain 2. Alteration in body temperature 3. Ineffective airway clearance 4. Readiness for enhanced coping
A nursing student has been reviewing her patient's medications. She has found that promethazine is an H1 receptor blocking agent. In addition to its antihistaminic action, it provides sedative and antiemetic effects
It is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, clinical effects are apparent within 20 minutes of oral administration, and it is metabolized by the liver. Which of the following terms best describes the information that the student nurse has gathered? A. Pharmacology B. Pharmacogenetics C. Pharmacokinetics D. Pharmacopoeia