Controlled Substances and Prescription Drugs > Pharmacology
Exam Review
Causes and risk factors
Total Questions : 6
Showing 6 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is assessing a client who has a history of prescription drug abuse. Which of the following findings is a possible indicator of opioid misuse?
A client is prescribed methylphenidate for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The client tells the nurse that they sometimes take more than the prescribed dose to study for exams. What is the nurse's best response?
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pain and is prescribed oxycodone. The client reports that they have been taking more than the prescribed dose because their pain is not well controlled. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A nurse is reviewing the medication history of a client who has insomnia. The client reports that they have been taking Zolpidem for several months and that they sometimes take an extra pill if they wake up during the night. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the safe use of prescription drugs. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A client is admitted to the emergency department with signs of benzodiazepine overdose, such as slurred speech, confusion, and respiratory depression. The client's family reports that the client has been taking alprazolam for anxiety and has recently increased their dose due to stress. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose?
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