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Routes, Doses, Onset, Duration, Peak, and Half-life of Various Analgesics
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Showing 5 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is teaching a client about the advantages and disadvantages of different routes of administration for analgesics.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe pain and is receiving intravenous analgesics.
The client asks the nurse, “How long will it take for this medication to work?” What is the best response by the nurse?
A nurse is administering a rectal analgesic to a client who cannot swallow or has nausea or vomiting.
The client says, “I don’t like this way of taking medication. Is there another option?” What is the best response by the nurse?
A nurse is reviewing the pharmacokinetics of different routes of administration for analgesics with a nursing student.
The nurse asks the student, “Which route has the fastest onset and peak of action?” What is the correct answer by the student?
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral analgesic to a client with moderate pain.
Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when choosing the appropriate dose and formulation? (Select all that apply)
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