Background Knowledge
What is the antidote for opioid overdose
Naloxone (Narcan)
What are the 3 Fs?
Flexibility, Forgiveness, Fortification
A nurse is caring for a cancer patient receiving subcutaneous morphine sulfate for pain. Which of the following nursing actions is most important in the care of this patient?
A. Monitor urine output.
B. Monitor respiratory rate.
C. Monitor heart rate.
D. Monitor temperature.
Answer: B
Star of "A Knight's Tale," "Brokeback Mountain" and the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight," died in 2008 of a prescription drug overdose.
Heath Ledger
What year did the opioid epidemic start
1990
Examples of Opioid agonists?
Heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, meperidine, and fentanyl.
Being our patients "soft place to land" and offering understanding, acceptance, and various treatment options to our patients who have relapsed shows which concept?
Forgiveness
A nurse administers naloxone (Narcan) to a postoperative patient experiencing respiratory sedation. What undesirable effect would the nurse anticipate after giving this medication?
A) Drowsiness
B) Tics and tremors
C) Increased pain
D) Nausea and vomiting
C) Increased pain
This "Glee" actor and singer died of an overdose of heroin mixed with alcohol in July 2013.
Cory Monteith
This popular TV show utilized the idea of "tough love" and gave individuals with opioid addiction firm boundaries and severe consequences
Intervention
S/S of and opioid overdose
Respiratory Depression, pinpoint pupils unresponsiveness
By adjusting our plan of care for each patient and revising our goals as necessary we are showing which concept?
Flexibility
The nurse is planning care for a patient receiving morphine sulfate (Duramorph) by means of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which intervention may be required because of a potential adverse effect of this drug?
A) Administer cough suppressant.
B) Insert Foley catheter.
C) Administer antidiarrheal.
D) Monitor liver function tests.
B) Insert Foley catheter.
This American singer, songwriter, and rapper died of an accidental oxycodone and codeine overdose in December of 2019
Juice WRLD
This TV-show from 2021 staring Michael Keaton Explores America's struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma
Dopesick
As the opioid crisis escalates, the collective healthcare community must acknowledge ______ and work through them.
Biases
How can we help fortify our patients going through opioid rehabilitation?
Helping our patients find the right resources to stay out of environments that could hinder their process, setting an example of compassionate care, and face to face interactions
Which of the following analgesic medications produces dilated pupils?
A. oxycodone
B. Hydromorphone
C. Meperidine
D. Morphine
Meperidine
This modern American musician and rapper died from an accidental drug overdose.The exact cause of death was an accidental overdose on Fentanyl, Xanax, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Oxycodone and Oxymorphone in his system in November of 2017
Lil Peep
In 2017, there were approximately
49,000 opioid-related deaths, exceeding which type of
accident as the leading
cause of accidental death in the US.
motor vehicle accidents
What number on the Pasero scale would a patient who is frequently drowsy but arousable and drifts off during conversations?
3
What is contact information for the Recovery Engagement Program for Opioid Addiction- UPMC Mercy
412-232-6275
The pain management nurse follows the recommended protocol for preventing constipation when starting a patient on opioids by:
adding bulk fiber to the diet.
giving the patient enemas as needed.
increasing fluids and exercise.
using a bowel stimulant and stool softener.
using a bowel stimulant and stool softener.
This Pittsburgh native died from a fentanyl laced oxycodone overdose in September of 2018
Mac Miller
Approximately how many people in the US died from a drug overdose in 2020