NUR 185 Exam 2 Meds – Questions With Verified Solutions

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Anti-Parkinsonian Agent




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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen - brand
1 2 Heparin - Routes of Administration
name?



3 Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) - Use 4 Narcan Administration



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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen - Vicodin, Norco
brand name?

, What should you never administer 1 - antihistamines (Benadryl)
with opiates? 2 - benzodiazepines (Ativan)
What if they have a non-opioid 3 - opioids (Tramadol, Morphine)
analgesic as well? If it already has acetaminophen, don't give extra w/o
order!


APAP Acetaminophen (Tylenol)


Opioid Antidote Naloxone (Narcan)


Narcan Administration IV, IM, SQ, intranasal
May also be given via ET tube
Note* - Duration of opioid may outlast naloxone so
client can relapse into respiratory depression; need
to monitor closely after administration, may need
additional doses


Opioid Analgesics - Adverse Effects CNS depression - drowsiness, dizziness, confusion,
sedation, hallucinations
N/V/C
Urinary retention
Rash, pruritus
Palpitations
Changes in BP
Respiratory depression


Opioid Analgesics - Nursing - Monitor V/S - especially respiratory
Interventions <8 breaths/min - stop PCA, 100% oxygen (non-
rebreather/Ambu-bag), call HCP, administer
Naloxone (Narcan); LPN can do this any way EXCEPT
via IV
- Monitor urinary output (urinary retention)
- Monitor bowels (constipation)
- Monitor CNS
- Assess pain level before + after