Which of the Following Is NOT Needed in Patient Teaching

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT needed in patient teaching with analgesics?

• A) Medication may be stopped at any time owing to the dangers of physical dependence and habituation.
• B) Analgesics may cause drowsiness; therefore care should be taken with hazardous activities.
• C) Opioid medications may increase the effects of antihypertensives, leading to orthostatic hypertension.
• D) Opioids, sedatives, and analgesics have a potential for physical and psychological dependence; therefore they should be used only for a limited time, except in terminally ill patients.
• E) Analgesic use may lead to falls and accidents due to loss of physical coordination.

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