Asked by Kaitlynne Brant on Apr 28, 2024
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A patient with a history of renal failure and liver disease has been receiving morphine sulfate every 4 hours for the past 2 weeks.The nurse finds the patient lethargic with a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute.The health care provider orders naloxone.The nurse anticipates which effects when naloxone is given? (Select all that apply. )
A) Increase in alertness
B) Decrease in urine output
C) Complaints of pain
D) Increase in respiratory rate
Morphine Sulfate
A potent opioid analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.
Naloxone
A medication used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose, often administered via injection or nasal spray.
Renal Failure
A medical condition where the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids.
- Identify and respond to adverse drug reactions and medication errors effectively.
- Understand the clinical use, effect, and management of pain medications.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C,D
Explanation :
Toxic effects develop after prolonged intake of a medication,when a medication accumulates in the blood as the result of decreased clearance by the liver and/or kidneys (because of impaired metabolism or excretion),or when too high a dose is given.Respiratory depression and sedation are known effects of opioid toxicity.Naloxone reverses the effects of opioids,including pain relief.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and respond to adverse drug reactions and medication errors effectively.
- Understand the clinical use, effect, and management of pain medications.