Chapter 26 of Advanced Pharmacology A client is prescribed zolmitriptan for migraine headaches. The nurse should instruct the client to administer this drug by which route?Oral Subcutaneous Intranasal Sublingual - Correct Answer oral A 40-year-old male client with arthritis of the knee joint has been prescribed an analgesic to relieve the pain. Which medication is a narcotic analgesic?Aspirin Ibuprofen Celecoxib Morphine - Correct Answer morphine The client is having surgery this week. What information should the nurse give the client concerning the use of pain medication after surgery?Take as little pain medication as possible to prevent addiction.Ask for pain medication before the pain gets severe.Request your pain medication whenever it is available to you.Wait as long as possible for pain medication; it will work more effectively. - Correct Answer Ask for pain medication before the pain gets severe.A client is to receive a narcotic cough syrup. The nurse would expect this preparation to contain: codeine. fentanyl. hydromorphone. meperidine. - Correct Answer codeine An elderly client experiencing recurrent tension headaches reports taking an over-the-counter (OTC) combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine several times a week. The nurse should recognize that this combination medication may be contraindicated if the client has a history of what medical condition?gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding 1 / 2
peripheral vascular disease coronary artery disease contact dermatitis - Correct Answer GI bleeding A client, prescribed several medications for migraines, asks the nurse if there is any herbal supplement the client can take as well. What is the nurse's best response?"I have heard that B complex vitamins help." "I think you should try them before filling your prescriptions." "Let's discuss adding a herbal to your prescribed medication." "We should call the prescriber and ask for guidance." - Correct Answer "Let's discuss adding a herbal to your prescribed medication." The client has difficulty swallowing and requests the nurse to crush all the medications. The nurse notes a client prescribed an extended-release opioid requests that all medications be crushed to facilitate the administration. What information about this form of opioid presents a problem respecting the client's request?The medication can be very irritating to mucous membranes.The crushed medication can permanently stain teeth.Crushing the medication may precipitate an overdose.Crushing the medication interferes with its absorption. - Correct Answer Crushing the medication may precipitate an overdose.Which conditions would occur due to the administration of an opioid antagonist in a client who is physically dependent on opioids?drowsiness hypotension withdrawal symptoms insomnia - Correct Answer withdrawal symtoms A 50-year-old woman has been prescribed sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines. What instructions should then the nurse provide to the patient about the safe and effective use of this drug?
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