NUBAIN

Question 1

GENERIC NAME

Answer 1

Nalbuphine

Question 2

DRUG CLASS

Answer 2

Opioid analgesics

Question 3

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

Answer 3

Alters the perception of and response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression.

Question 4

INDICATIONS

Answer 4

Provides analgesia during labor, sedation before surgery, and supplement to balanced anesthesia.

Question 5

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer 5

Patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug, use cautiously with emotionally unstable patients, history of drug abuse, head injury

Question 6

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer 6

Assess blood pressure (BP) and compare to normal values (See Appendix F). Report a sustained increase in BP (hypertension) or a fall in BP when patient assumes a more upright position (lying to standing, sitting to standing, lying to sitting).

Help patient explore other nonpharmacologic methods to reduce chronic pain, such as relaxation techniques, exercise, counseling, and so forth.