What Does the Clinician Need to Know About a Possible

question 21

Multiple Choice

What does the clinician need to know about a possible epinephrine overdose?

• A) The body is not very efficient at removing vasoconstrictors.
• B) Adverse effects associated with epinephrine may last 20 minutes or longer.
• C) Epinephrine overdose produces overstimulation of adrenergic receptors.
• D) Normal signs and symptoms of an epinephrine overdose resemble CNS depression.

Recognize the impact of cognitive impairments on pain communication and management in older adults.

Identify appropriate outcomes for pain management in surgical patients.

Understand the implications of long-term medication use on patient health and necessary monitoring.

Acknowledge the importance and method of incorporating pain assessment within routine vital sign checks.

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