While Most of the Narcotic Drugs Given Preoperatively to Relieve

question 6

Multiple Choice

While most of the narcotic drugs given preoperatively to relieve pain and provide sedation are Schedule II drugs,but which is a Schedule IV narcotic drug?

• A) meperidine (Demerol)
• B) morphine (Duramorph)
• C) oxymorphone (Opana)
• D) pentazocine (Talwin)

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Health care workers who provide patient support under the direction of nursing staff.

Decision-making Process

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The external opening of the urethra, through which urine exits the body.

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

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