Opioid analgesics

What is the primary therapeutic use for opioid analgesics as described in the General Use section?

According to the General Action and Information section, how do opioids alter the perception of pain?

In which patient population should smaller initial doses of opioids be used cautiously?

Concurrent use of opioids with which class of drugs may precipitate opioid withdrawal in physically dependent patients?

When titrating opioid doses, what is the recommended dose increase until a satisfactory response is achieved?

What action should be taken if a patient's respiratory rate is 10 per minute or less after opioid administration?

What is the specific antidote for opioid overdose mentioned in the text?

For an adult patient with opioid-induced respiratory depression, how should the 0.4-mg ampule of naloxone be prepared and administered?

According to the Implementation section, why might regularly administered doses of opioids be more effective than PRN (as needed) administration?

What patient teaching point is crucial to prevent atelectasis in patients receiving opioids?

What potential outcome is a primary desired evaluation for a patient on opioid analgesics?

In the event of an opioid overdose in a child weighing less than 40 kg, how should naloxone be prepared?

If a patient on opioid analgesics has a respiratory rate of 9/min and is sedated, what percentage dose reduction may be necessary?

Which two endogenous opioid peptides are mentioned as being mimicked by opioid analgesics?

What is the recommended administration frequency for an IV push of diluted naloxone in an adult overdose?

What measure should be instituted to manage constipation if opioid use exceeds 2 to 3 days?

With which two specific drugs, in addition to MAO inhibitors, can meperidine cause severe paradoxical reactions?

What is the recommended administration frequency of naloxone for a child with an opioid overdose?

Why should opioid analgesics be used cautiously in patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain?

What is the goal of titrating the naloxone dose when reversing an opioid overdose?

Which type of opioid analgesic is not recommended for prolonged use or as first-line therapy for acute or cancer pain?

What is the consequence of co-administering nonopioid analgesics with opioids?

What is the recommended dose of naloxone to administer every 1 to 2 minutes for a child experiencing an opioid overdose?

What should be done after long-term use of opioid analgesics to avoid withdrawal symptoms?

What is the single contraindication listed for opioid analgesics?

Which nursing implication is crucial before administering an opioid to avoid medication errors?

A repeat dose of an opioid can be safely administered at the time of the peak if which two conditions are met?

Prolonged use of opioids may lead to tolerance and the need for larger doses. What does the text say about the development of psychological dependence in patients receiving opioids for pain?

Use of nalbuphine or pentazocine may have what effect on other concurrently administered opioid analgesics?

What is the recommended dose of an adult naloxone IV push administered every 2 minutes?

What is the general use of Fentanyl as mentioned in the text, besides pain management?

A patient's pain rating on a numerical scale should decrease by what percentage to be considered a satisfactory response to an opioid dose?

Which patient action is taught to minimize orthostatic hypotension associated with opioid use?

What is the final concentration of the prepared naloxone solution for pediatric use?

A patient receiving opioid agonist-antagonists who is physically dependent on opioids may experience which withdrawal symptoms?

What tool should be used when changing opioid routes or from one opioid to another?

Opioids bind to opiate receptors in which part of the body?

What is the recommended dilution for a 0.4-mg ampule of naloxone for adult use?

Why should a nurse assess a patient's prior analgesic history before administering an opioid agonist-antagonist?

Concurrent use of opioids with alcohol, antihistamines, and phenothiazines increases the risk of what adverse effect?

What is the recommended frequency for encouraging a patient to turn, cough, and breathe deeply to prevent a specific complication?

What is the maximum amount of naloxone to be diluted for pediatric use according to the text?

What can be a sufficient intervention to prevent significant hypoventilation in a patient with a respiratory rate of 10/min?

The text states that progressively higher doses of opioids may be required to relieve pain with what type of therapy?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient taking opioid analgesics?

In addition to avoiding driving, what other activity should a patient be cautioned about until their response to an opioid is known?

According to the text, a patient requiring higher doses of which type of opioid should be converted to an opioid agonist?

What effect can initial drowsiness from opioid use have over time?

What is the rationale given for explaining the therapeutic value of an opioid before administration?

Which of the following is a key precaution when using opioids?