You have been assigned to care for Jack, a 15-year-old who sustained multiple fractures of the lower extremities in a skiing accident. Morphine sulfate is one
of the drugs used in his care. Jack's parents are aware of the need for various
treatments, including the use of morphine sulfate to treat his pain, but they
worry he may become addicted to the medication.
1. Why do some narcotic
drugs have a stronger
potential of causing
addiction than other
narcotic drugs?

Anurse is administering medications to a client and mistakenly gives hydroxyzine instead of hydralazine. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? a. edema b. diplopia c. fever d. sedation

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.

Coagulation is inhibited by administration of: a. mannitol b. hespan c. vitamin k d. heparin