Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Nalbuphine
Rationale:
Nalbuphine is a mixed opioid agonist-antagonist and can counteract morphine's effects—contraindicated with PCA morphine.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology~2023 Exam 1 which contains 66 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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