NR 508 Advanced Pharmacology: Week 6 Quiz (100 out of 100)

Question: Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of chronic pain. Which of the following raises a “red flag” about potential chemical dependency? Question:Pain asses sment to determine adequacy of pain management is important for all patients. This assessment is done to: Question:If interventions to resolve the cause of pain (e.g., rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are insufficient, pain medications are given based on the severity of pain. Drugs are given in which order of use? Question:Opiates are used mainly to treat moderate to severe pain. Which of the following is NOT true about these drugs? Question:One of the main drug classes used to treat acute pain is NSAIDs. They are used because: Question:Preventative therapy for cluster headaches includes: Question:Henry is 82 years old and takes two aspirin every morning to treat the arthritis pain in his back. He states the aspirin helps him to “get going” each day. Lately he has had some heartburn from the aspirin. After ruling out an acute GI bleed, what would … an appropriate course of treatment for Henry? Question:All nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have an FDA Black Box Warning regarding: Question:Sallie has been taking 10 mg per day of prednisone for the past 6 months. She should … assessed for: Question:Phil is starting treatment with febuxostat (Uloric). Education of patients starting febuxostat includes: Show Less