Chapter 14 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 14 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland – Adams

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) The nurse is admitting a client to the floor with a diagnosis of migraine headache. The client relates
she has had this type of headache for 12 years. On admission, the client states the headaches are
coming more frequently, which has forced her to quit her job. What type of pain is this client
experiencing?
A) Neuropathic pain B) Chronic pain
C) Acute pain D) Surgical pain
1)
2) A client presents with chronic pain that has recently increased in severity. The nurse knows pain
can be increased by which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Anxiety B) Overuse of OTC pain relievers
C) Fatigue D) Depression
2)
3) The nurse is caring for two clients with the same diagnosis. One client complains of pain rated 6/10
and the other client complains of pain 1/10. The nurse understands the difference in pain scale
rating by the two clients is because:
A) One client has progressed further in the disease.
B) The clientʹs reaction to pain should be the same.
C) The client with the pain rated 1/10 does not want to complain.
D) The clientʹs reaction to pain is a subjective experience.
3)
4) A client complains of pain that is a generalized dull, throbbing, or aching pain. The nurse
understands this type of pain is:
A) Acute pain. B) Visceral pain.
C) Somatic pain. D) Neuropathic pain.
4)
5) Which of the following statements are true regarding pain medications? Select all that apply.
A) Opioids act within the CNS. B) Opioids act at the peripheral level.
C) NSAIDs act within the CNS. D) NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.

Answer Key
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1) B
2) A, C, D
3) D
4) B
5) A, D