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Pharm 2

Drugs Commonly Misused

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For which primary purpose does an individual take an opioid drug that has been prescribed by a health care provider? Pain control
Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate for a patient who has a blood alcohol content of 0.10%? Impaired judgment with poor coordination
Which drugs are considered to be Z-drugs? eszopiclone Zaleplon Zolpidem
For which desired effects does a person misuse a Z-drug? Induce a sense of calm Achieve muscle relaxation Decrease anxiety Facilitate sedation
The nurse is caring for a patient who has misused substances and whose temperature is 95°F. Which substance does the nurse anticipate the patient has consumed? Alcohol
The oncoming nurse receives report and will be caring for a patient who has stimulant toxicity. Which assessment findings would the nurse anticipate? Diaphoresis Hyperthermia Tachycardia Extreme agitation Psychosis
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with oxycodone overdose. In addition to expected assessment findings, for which additional sign of toxicity would the nurse monitor? Prolonged QT interval
Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate in a patient diagnosed with benzodiazepine toxicity? Coma Central nervous system depression Respiratory depression
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