Medication Classifications
Which classification does Tylenol belong to?
What is a non-opioid analgesic?
Before administering an opioid, the nurse should assess this vital sign most carefully.
What is respiratory rate?
This antiemetic is commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting before surgery.
What is Ondansetron (Zofran)?
Pain should be reassessed this many minutes after IV pain medication
What is 30 minutes?
Name one route opioids can be administered.
What is:
(any one)
Morphine, hydromorphone, and oxycodone belong to what medication class?
What are opioids?
This medication reverses opioid overdose.
What is Narcan (Naloxone)?
This anxiety medication is often given preoperatively to reduce anxiety and provide amnesia.
What is Midazolam (Versed)?
Pain should be reassessed this many minutes after oral pain medication.
What is 60 minutes?
PCA stands for ______.
What is Patient-Controlled Analgesia?
Ibuprofen, ketorolac, and naproxen are examples of what medication class?
What are NSAIDs?
Two common opioid adverse effects include constipation and _______.
What is sedation?
This antibiotic is commonly administered within 30–60 minutes of incision time.
What is Cefazolin (Ancef)?
Reassessing a patient's pain after intervention is part of which nursing process step?
What is evaluation?
This PCA feature prevents overdose by limiting how often medication can be delivered.
What is the lockout interval?
💥 DAILY DOUBLE #1
A patient has neuropathic pain after surgery. Which medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered?
What is Gabapentin?
After administering Narcan, patients should be monitored for this because opioid effects may return.
What is respiratory depression/rebound sedation?
Pepcid and Protonix are given preoperatively to reduce this risk.
What is aspiration from gastric acid?
A patient reports pain remains 8/10 after intervention. What should the nurse do next?
What is evaluate the care plan and modify pharmacologic/nonpharmacologic interventions?
How often should a fentanyl patch be changed?
What is every 72 hours?
These medications potentiate the effects of pain medications and may include steroids, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants.
What are co-analgesics?
Name two assessments required before administering IV opioids.
What are:
(any two)
💥 DAILY DOUBLE #2
A nurse administers Versed before surgery. What antidote should be readily available?
What is Flumazenil?
Name four assessments required before giving opioid medications
What are:
Name three safety interventions when using a fentanyl patch.
(any three)