Midterm_exam_advanced_pharmacology

A nurse works in a private hospital and needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her patients. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to patients in a hospital setting? Narcotics to be used in the hospital are dispensed only with a written prescription. A patient has been receiving regular doses of an agonist for 2 weeks. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate? The drug will decrease in effectiveness A nurse is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize in the planning of this patient's care? Acute Pain, Headache, related to adverse effects of drug therapy A nurse is caring for a patient who abuses marijuana. The treatment for marijuana abuse consists mainly of nonpharmacologic interventions combined with an exercise program.A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following would be the nurse's priority assessments? Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness A patient has been prescribed an oral drug that is known to