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Mackenzie Holmquist
on Oct 23, 2024
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Which medication order will provide the most consistent control of the patient's chronic pain?
A) Fentanyl transdermal patch 25 mcg
B) Hydromorphone 0.5 mg IV
C) Fentanyl oral lozenge 200 mcg
D) Morphine sulfate liquid 10 mg
Fentanyl Transdermal
A powerful opioid pain medication administered through a patch applied to the skin, providing continuous pain relief over a set period.
Morphine Sulfate
A specific chemical formulation of morphine used as a strong pain reliever in the form of tablets or injections.
Hydromorphone
A potent opioid analgesic medication used to treat moderate to severe pain by acting on the central nervous system.
- Understand thoroughly the foundation principles of alleviating pain, along with choosing the adequate medication for immediate and enduring pain situations.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand thoroughly the foundation principles of alleviating pain, along with choosing the adequate medication for immediate and enduring pain situations.