Nursing interventions and care
Nursing interventions and care ( 7 Questions)
A client who is receiving morphine sulfate for severe pain reports feeling nauseated and vomits. The nurse should recognize that this is an adverse effect of which of the following classifications of controlled substances?
Rationale: Opioids are controlled substances that act on opioid receptors to produce analgesia, euphoria, sedation, and respiratory depression. Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects of opioids due to stimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the brain.
Stimulants are controlled substances that increase alertness, energy, mood, and heart rate. Nausea and vomiting are not typical adverse effects of stimulants.
Depressants are controlled substances that reduce anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. Nausea and vomiting are not typical adverse effects of depressants.
Hallucinogens are controlled substances that alter perception, cognition, mood, and behavior. Nausea and vomiting are not typical adverse effects of hallucinogens.
Correct answer: a) Opioids
Rationale: Opioids are controlled substances that act on opioid receptors to produce analgesia, euphoria, sedation, and respiratory depression. Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects of opioids due to stimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the brain.
Incorrect choices:
b) Stimulants: Stimulants are controlled substances that increase alertness, energy, mood, and heart rate. Nausea and vomiting are not typical adverse effects of stimulants.
c) Depressants: Depressants are controlled substances that reduce anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. Nausea and vomiting are not typical adverse effects of depressants.
d) Hallucinogens: Hallucinogens are controlled substances that alter perception, cognition, mood, and behavior. Nausea and vomiting are not typical adverse effects of hallucinogens.