Which combination of diagnoses and appropriate pharmacological treatments are correctly matched?
1. SSD: predominantly pain; treated with venlafaxine (Effexor)
2. IAD; treated with cefadroxil (Duricef)
3. Conversion disorder; treated with cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
4. Depersonalization-derealization disorder; treated with mometasone (Elocom)
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Rationale: The nurse should anticipate that the diagnosis of SSD: predominantly pain can be effectively treated with venlafaxine. Antidepressants are often used with somatic symptom disorder when the predominant symptom is pain. They have been shown to be effective in relieving pain, independent of influences on mood.
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