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WorksheetsNSM Pharmacology Quiz - Antiinflammatories and Analgesics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The nurse is working in the ED when a patient comes in with a broken arm. The nurse expects to see which signs of inflammation? (Select all that apply)
pain
edema
loss of function
blood
cool skin
Salicylates, such as aspirin, should be avoided in the following:
(Select all that apply)
children
those with bleeding disorders
geriatric patients
for menstrual cramps
those with glaucoma
A nurse is teaching a nursing student about the interventions to be performed during the administration of infliximab (a DMARD). Which statement made by the nursing student indicates effective learning?
"I will perform a tuberculosis skin test after infliximab therapy."
"I will monitor the patient up to 2 hours postinfusion for acute infusion reaction."
"I will administer each dose of infliximab over four hours to the patient"
"I will provide antibiotic therapy with infliximab if serious infection occurs."
Which discharge teaching would the nurse provide to a patient who is taking morphine for postop pain? (Select all that apply
Increase rest periods
Take a stool softner
Decrease the medication dosage
Eat more red meats and dairy
Increase fluid intake throughout the day
Which phrase describes the mechanism of action of allopurinol?
Reduces uric acid synthesis
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
Reduces infiltration of inflammatory cells
Inhibits hypothalamic heat-regulator center
Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to a patient admitted for treatment of an opioid addiction?
Morphine
Naloxone
Methadone
Meperidine
The nurse is teaching a student nurse about medications that are contraindicated when caring for patients with head injuries. Which medication identified by the student indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Ketorolac (propionic acid)
Nalbuphine (opioid agonist antagonist)
Methyprednisolone (steroid)
Acetaminophen (para-aminophenol)
A patient at risk for stroke tells the nurse that the health care provider "told me to take an aspirin every day." The patient states that since they are taking Celecoxib daily, they do not need to take the aspirin too. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
"You are correct"
"You should take acetaminophen every day instead"
"Ask your doctor to increase your dose of celecoxib"
"Take an aspirin every day even though you are on celecoxib"
Which patient is most likely to receive opioids for extended periods of time?
a patient with fibromyalgia
a patient with phantom limb pain
a patient with terminal pancreatic cancer
a patient with trigeminal neuralgia
In applying the principles of pain treatment, what is the first consideration?
Treatment is based on patient goals.
A multidisciplinary approach is needed
The client must be believed about perceptions of own pain
Drug side effects must be prevented and managed.
