Which of the Following Are Rationales for the Use of Analgesic-Sedative

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are rationales for the use of analgesic-sedative combinations? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Relief of both anxiety and pain is often required in one patient.
• B)Sedatives interfere with analgesic agents.
• C)Sedatives may induce excitation when given without an analgesic to patients with uncontrolled pain.
• D)Anxiety can raise the pain threshold.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor

The first stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, from birth to about two years, characterized by the development of coordination between sensory input and motor actions.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and difficulty understanding abstract concepts.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Formal Operational

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, beginning around age 11, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly and logically about hypothetical situations.