ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is classified as an:
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: Analgesic. Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a potent opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain by acting on the central nervous system. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other areas, reducing the perception of pain. Antipyretics like acetaminophen reduce fever, not pain. Antidepressants are used to treat depression and mood disorders, not pain. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not pain relief. Dilaudid's mechanism of action and primary purpose of relieving pain make it an analgesic.
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