Ch. 9 Pre-Lecture Quiz Flashcards
TRUE or FALSE
The FACES Pain Rating Scale, a self-reporting pain assessment tool, is not considered a reliable and valid pain assessment measure.
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Hyperglycemia, hypertension, and increased cortisol secretion are considered harmful effects of unrelieved pain.
TRUE
The agonist–antagonist opioids are designated as _________________ because they bind to more than one opioid receptor site.
mixed
TRUE or FALSE
Postoperative patients with moderate to severe pain should be awakened to take their pain medication during the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
Progression from prescribed opioid use to the disease of opioid substance use disorder is now very well understood and simple.
FALSE
When assessing pain intensity and duration, the nurse is aware that ________________ pain is due to damage to the peripheral or central nervous system.
neuropathic
TRUE or FALSE
The patient’s pain intensity report is considered the most reliable indicator of pain and the most essential component of pain assessment.
TRUE
Norepinephrine and _______________ are inhibitory neurotransmitters that are released in the spinal cord and brain stem in response to painful stimuli.
serotonin
Older adults are at increased risk for NSAID-induced GI _________.
toxicity
When evaluating the effectiveness of these three first-line opioid analgesic agents (morphine, fentanyl, and hydromorphone), the nurse is aware that _____________ has the longest duration when given orally.
morphine
