A client with severe back pain has been prescribed medication by the healthcare provider. Which of the following classes of drugs can help in relieving this condition?
A) Analgesics
B) Diuretics
C) Antitussives
D) Antiflatulents
A
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Analgesics produce symptomatic relief from pain and can be used to relieve backache. Diuretics rid the body of excess fluids by increasing urine volume. Antitussives are medications used to relieve cough. Antiflatulents are used to treat symptoms associated with excess flatus in the digestive tract.
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