A nurse assesses a patient with chronic cancer pain who is receiving imipramine (Tofranil) in
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addition to long-acting morphine. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates to the nurse
that the patient is receiving adequate pain control?
4. Which question asked by the nurse will give the most information about the patient’s metastaticbone cancer
pain?
5. 3. The nurse teaches a student nurse about the action of ibuprofen. Which statement, if made by thestudent,
indicates that teaching was effective?
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ANS: D
5. A patient with chronic back pain has learned to control the pain with the use of imagery and
hypnosis. The patient’s spouse asks the nurse how these techniques work. Which response by the
nurse is best?
ANS: A
6. A patient who is receiving sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) every 12 hours for
chronic pain experiences level 9 (0 to 10 scale) breakthrough pain and anxiety. Which action by
the nurse is best?
ANS: D
a. “I’m not anxious at all.”
b. “Isleep 8 hours every night.”
c. “Ifeel much less depressed since I’ve
been taking the Tofranil.”
d. “The pain is manageable and I can
accomplish my desired activities.
a. “The strategies work by affecting the
perception of pain.”
b. “These techniques block the pain
pathways of the nerves.”
c. “Both strategies prevent transmission of
painful stimuli to the brain.”
d. “The therapies slow the release of
chemicals in the spinal cord that cause
pain.”
a. Provide amitriptyline (Elavil) 10 mg
orally.
b. Administer lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg
orally.
c. Offer ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 to 800 mg
orally.
d. Give immediate-release morphine 30 mg
orally.
7. A patient with chronic neck pain is seen in the pain clinic for follow-up. In order to evaluate
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