Chapter 14 Nonopioid Analgesics- Salicylates and Nonsalicylates

Chapter 14  Nonopioid Analgesics- Salicylates and Nonsalicylates

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A nurse should be able to recognize the difference between an opioid and nonopioid analgesic. Which of the following are nonopioid analgesics? Select all that apply:
A)
Morphine
B)
Codeine
C)
Acetaminophen
D)
Oxycodone
E)
Diflunisal

2.
Which of the following represent key roles for the nurse in the administration of nonopioid drug therapy? Select all that apply:
A)
Assessment of pain
B)
Determining strength of therapy needed
C)
Monitoring of response
D)
Administration of the drug therapy
E)
Management of side effects of drug therapy

3.
Which of the following represent the main barriers a nurse must overcome to obtain effective pain management in a client? Select all that apply:
A)
Pharmacists do not provide an adequate supply of pain medication.
B)
Physicians prescribing improper pain medicine doses.
C)
Nurses not administering adequate medication for pain relief.
D)
Clients not reporting accurate levels of pain.
E)
Client’s perception of receiving pain medication.

4.
Which of the following key assessments about pain does a nurse needs to obtain from the client to insure the proper prescribing of analgesics for effective pain management? Select all that apply:
A)
Duration
B)
Aggravating factors
C)
Location
D)
Remitting factors
E)
Intensity

5.
Which of the following are helpful tools for a nurse to use when assessing pain in a child? Select all that apply:
A)
Number scale
B)
Color scale
C)
Letter scale
D)
Facial expression scale
E)
Shape scale

Answer Key

1.
B, C, E
2.
A, C, D
3.
B, C, D
4.
C, E
5.
B, D