CAPA Pharmacology & Pain Management

Question 1

Which medication class is most commonly used for acute postoperative pain?

Accepted Answer

Opioids

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Laxatives

Question 2

What is a common side effect of opioid administration?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Diarrhea

Question 3

Why are multimodal analgesia strategies used?

Accepted Answer

To improve pain control and reduce opioid use

Answer

To reduce IV use

Answer

To simplify dosing

Answer

To delay recovery

Question 4

What should a nurse assess before giving an opioid?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory rate

Answer

Heart rhythm

Answer

Pupil size

Answer

Skin turgor

Question 5

Which non-pharmacologic method can aid in pain control postoperatively?

Accepted Answer

Deep breathing exercises

Answer

Fasting

Answer

Frequent repositioning only

Answer

Excessive talking

Question 6

What is a priority when administering IV pain medications?

Accepted Answer

Observe response and side effects

Answer

Ignore patient feedback

Answer

Check lab values

Answer

Remove IV immediately after