Question

Analgesics and Bowel Medications 1. Is acetaminophen an NSAID? Why or why not? Opioid Analgesics 2. Why would the physician order acetaminophen rather than a salicylate? 1. When would a nurse anticipate orders for opioid analgesics other than fentanyl? 3. What is the maximum dose of acetaminophen? 2. What other use do opioid have? 4. What is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity? 5. What interactions should the nurse be concerned with? Antidiarrheals: 3. The most serious adverse effect of opiods is? 1. The nurse is about to administer a patient's morning medications and notes that cholestyramine (an absorbent) is also due for administration at the same time. Why is this a problem? 4. You have an elderly patient who is bed bound and is receiving an around the clock (ATC) opiod medication. What common side effect should the nurse be most concerned with? Why? 2. Intestinal flora modifiers are most often used for which type of patient? 5. What is the antidote for opiod overdose? 3. Bismuth Salicylate (an absorbent) is closely related to what other medication? 6. What other types of medication may be administered to counter the side effects of opiods? 4. With pediatric patients, what is of grave concern regarding diarrhea? Non-opiod analgesics 1. Is acetaminophen an NSAID? Why or why not? 5. What symptoms should a patient taking antidiarrheals report to his/her physician? 2. Why would the physician order acetaminophen rather than a salicylate? 6. What should the patient be told about side effects of bismuth salicylate an absorbent)? 3. What is the maximum dose of acetaminophen? Laxatives:

Answer 1

1. Conditions in which opiates other than fentanyl is prescribed:

• In liver failure
• In postoperative time after biliary tract surgery as it slows down hepatic elimination of drugs

2. Opioids are used in

• diarrhea
• coughing

3. Adverse effect of opioid

Respiratory depression

4. common side effect is nausea as elderly ar at high risk of developing dehydration

5. antidote is naloxone