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MN 553 FINAL EXAM VERSION A
1. Which of the following statements is true about acute pain?
1. Somatic pain comes from body surfaces and is only sharp and well-localized.
2. Visceral pain comes from the internal organs and is most responsive to acetaminophen and
opiates.
3. Referred pain is present in a distant site for the pain source and is based on activation of the
same spinal segment as the actual pain site.
4. Acute neuropathic pain is caused by lack of blood supply to the nerves in a given area.
2. One of the main drug classes used to treat acute pain is NSAIDs. They are used because:
1. They have less risk for liver damage than
acetaminophen.
2. Inflammation is a common cause of acute pain.
3. They have minimal GI irritation.
4. Regulation of blood flow to the kidney is not affected by these drugs.
3. The goal of treatment of acute pain is:
1. Pain at a tolerable level where the patient may return to activities of daily living
2. Reduction of pain with a minimum of drug adverse effects
3. Reduction or elimination of pain with minimum adverse reactions
4. Adequate pain relief without constipation or nausea from the drugs
4. Pathological similarities and differences between acute pain and chronic pain include:
1. Both have decreased levels of endorphins.
2. Chronic pain has a predominance of C-neuron stimulation.
3. Acute pain is most commonly associated with irritation of peripheral nerves.
4. Acute pain is diffuse and hard to localize.
17. Which antigout medication is used to treat chronic
tophaceous gout?
a. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
b. Colchicine
c. Probenecid (Benemid)
d. Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)
18. The nurse is assessing a patient who has gout who will begin taking allopurinol (Zyloprim).
The nurse reviews the patient’s medical record and will be concerned about which laboratory
result?
a. Elevated BUN and creatinine
b. Increased serum uric acid
c. Slight increase in the white blood count
d. Increased serum glucose
19. The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking allopurinol. Which
statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. I should increase my vitamin C
intake.