Nsg 6005 Week 6 Pharmacology 18 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of chronic pain. Which of the following raises a "red flag" about potential chemical dependency? A. Use of more than one drug to treat the pain B. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill C. Preferences for treatments that include alternative medicines D. Presence of a family member who has abused drugs {Ans: B. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill}Jamie has fractured his ankle and has received a prescription for acetaminophen and hydrocodone (Vicodin). Education when prescribing Vicodin includes which one of the following instructions? A. It is OK to double the dose of Vicodin if the pain is severe. B. Vicodin is not habit forming. C. He should not take any other acetaminophen-containing medications. D. Vicodin may cause diarrhea; therefore, he should increase his fluid intake. {Ans: C. He should not take any other acetaminophen-containing medications.}The chemicals that promote the spread of pain locally include _________. A. serotonin B. norepinephrine C. enkephalin D. neurokinin A {Ans: D. neurokinin A}The Pain Management Contract is most appropriate for: A. Patients with a history of chemical dependency or possible inappropriate use of pain