The Pain Management Quiz! Trivia
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Do you know anything about pain management? Do you believe you can get past this quiz? Pain management incorporates medicines and therapies to treat pain from a surgery, injury, or health condition. Pain can trigger changes in your physical and emotional health, such as depression and sleep problems. The remedies for chronic pain are as varied as the causes. Take this quiz and see how much you know about pain management.
- 1.
Opioids do what for pain?
- A.
Alter stimuli response and perception
- B.
Make a pt sleep through pain
- C.
Bind to the MU receptor
- D.
CNS depression
- E.
Decrease prostiglandin production
Correct Answer(s)
A. Alter stimuli response and perception
C. Bind to the MU receptor
D. CNS depressionExplanation
Opioids have multiple effects on pain. They alter stimuli response and perception by reducing the brain's ability to perceive and respond to pain signals. They also bind to the MU receptor, which is involved in pain modulation, leading to analgesic effects. Additionally, opioids cause CNS depression, which further contributes to pain relief by reducing the activity of the central nervous system.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Agonist/Antagonists have a potential for:
- A.
Increased HR
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Withdrawl
- D.
Depressed Immune Response
Correct Answer
C. WithdrawlExplanation
Agonist/antagonists have the potential for withdrawal symptoms. This means that when someone stops taking these drugs, they may experience a range of physical and psychological symptoms as their body adjusts to the absence of the drug. Withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on the specific drug, but common symptoms include cravings, irritability, anxiety, depression, nausea, and insomnia. It is important for individuals who have been taking agonist/antagonists to slowly taper off the medication under medical supervision to minimize the severity of withdrawal symptoms.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Maggie has come back from surgery and has begun to have a seizure. She has no history of seizure. What medication could be the problem?
- A.
Morphine
- B.
Fentanyl
- C.
Dilaudid
- D.
Demerol
Correct Answer
D. DemerolExplanation
Demerol could be the problem medication causing Maggie's seizure. Seizures are a potential side effect of Demerol, a narcotic pain medication. Since Maggie has no history of seizures and the seizure occurred after her surgery, it is possible that the administration of Demerol could be the cause. The other options, Morphine, Fentanyl, and Dilaudid, are also narcotic pain medications, but they are not commonly associated with seizures as a side effect.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Upon assessment of James, the nurse discovers that James is not easily aroused and is having apnea. What medication could cause this problem?
- A.
Morphine
- B.
Fentanyl
- C.
Hydrocodone
- D.
Demerol
Correct Answer
B. FentanylExplanation
Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic that can cause respiratory depression and sedation. These effects can lead to difficulty in arousal and apnea, which are the symptoms observed in James. Therefore, Fentanyl is the medication that could cause this problem.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Chuck c/o 9/10 pain. He received 15 mg of morphine 4 hrs ago with an order for 10-15 mg q 4 hrs for pain. A rapid response was called for Chuck. What would the rapid response mostly likely be for?
- A.
Renal Failure
- B.
MI
- C.
Depressed Respiration
- D.
CHF
Correct Answer
C. Depressed RespirationExplanation
The rapid response would most likely be for depressed respiration. This is because Chuck is experiencing severe pain (9/10) and has received a relatively high dose of morphine (15 mg) 4 hours ago. Morphine is a potent opioid analgesic that can cause respiratory depression as a side effect. Therefore, it is important to assess and address any signs or symptoms of depressed respiration promptly to prevent further complications.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Michael 's PCA pump is being DC'd. He was on a morphine infusion. He has been reporting steady 8/10 pain. The nurse has an order for oxycodone 2 tabs q 4 hrs for Michael. Michael has been sleeping and aroused but not easily. What concern would the nurse have transitioning Michael from morphine to oxycodone?
- A.
Michael may have withdrawl from the morphine.
- B.
The pump must be DC'd and removed before administering the oxycodone.
- C.
Michael may carry extra risk for respiratory depression.
- D.
Michael will need to be assessed for apnea.
Correct Answer
C. Michael may carry extra risk for respiratory depression.Explanation
The nurse would have concern transitioning Michael from morphine to oxycodone because Michael may carry extra risk for respiratory depression. This is because both morphine and oxycodone are opioids, and opioids can cause respiratory depression as a side effect. Therefore, the nurse would need to closely monitor Michael's respiratory status and titrate the dose of oxycodone carefully to prevent any respiratory complications.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Linda is on her 3rd day of recovering from a hip replacement. She has reported that her pain is 5/10 when lying still, but when she has to do her physical therapy it goes to an 8/10. She has been on hydrocodone 1 tab q 4 hours, but her therapy is always cut short due to pain. Therapy comes twice a day. Once mid-morning and once in the late afternoon. What would the nurse do?
- A.
Give the pt 2 tabs corresponding to therapy times.
- B.
Give the pt morphine before therapy times.
- C.
Give the pt fentanyl before therapy times.
- D.
Give the pt demerol before therapy times.
Correct Answer
A. Give the pt 2 tabs corresponding to therapy times.Explanation
The nurse would give the patient 2 tabs of hydrocodone corresponding to therapy times. This is because the patient's pain increases during physical therapy, and her therapy sessions are always cut short due to pain. By giving the patient 2 tabs of hydrocodone before therapy times, it can help manage her pain more effectively and allow her to complete her therapy sessions without discomfort.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Kim is recovering from surgery. Her pain was controlled with stadol. Kim is now having a reaction. What could the reaction be?
- A.
Respiratory depression
- B.
Sweating
- C.
Hallucinations
- D.
Apnea
Correct Answer
C. HallucinationsExplanation
The reaction Kim is experiencing after surgery could be hallucinations. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that seem real but are not actually happening. They can occur as a side effect of certain medications, including stadol, which is used for pain control. It is possible that Kim's body is reacting to the medication, causing her to have hallucinations.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Nick is recovering from surgery and has been given nubain. The nurse understands the unique side effects of nubain when the nurse states that nubain could cause:
- A.
Apnea
- B.
Clammy skin
- C.
Hallucinations
- D.
Seizures
Correct Answer
B. Clammy skinExplanation
Nubain is a medication commonly used for pain relief. One of the possible side effects of Nubain is clammy skin. Clammy skin refers to skin that feels cool, moist, and slightly sticky to the touch. This side effect occurs due to the medication's effect on the body's blood vessels and sweat glands. It is important for the nurse to be aware of this potential side effect in order to monitor the patient's condition and provide appropriate care.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Karen is an 84-year-old woman recovering from a double hip replacement. She has an order for 10-15mg morphine q 4 hrs. The nurse gave Karen 12.5 mg 30 minutes ago. Karen has gone into respiratory depression. What is the consequence of giving Karen Narcan?
- A.
Karen will come out of her respiratory depression in excruciating pain.
- B.
Karen could become afrebile.
- C.
Karen could have hallucinations.
- D.
Karen will come out her respiratory depression with nausea.
Correct Answer
A. Karen will come out of her respiratory depression in excruciating pain.Explanation
Narcan reverses narcotics but also will leave the pt with the full feeling of pain for 45 minutes until the Narcan wears off.Rate this question:
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- 11.
NSAIDs carry common potential side effect such as
- A.
Anaphylaxis
- B.
GI Bleeding
- C.
Nausea
- D.
Constipation
Correct Answer
B. GI BleedingExplanation
Toradol does not carry a side effect of nausea or constipation. Aspirin does not carry anaphylaxis.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Nina is 69 years old. She has an order for 8-10 mg of morphine. The nurse understands morphine and the elderly when the nurse states:
- A.
Elderly need their dose decreased 35%-50%
- B.
Elderly need their dose decreased 20% - 40%.
- C.
Elderly need their dose increased by 25%-50%.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. None of the above.Explanation
They need to be DECREASED by 25%-50%.Rate this question:
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