A client in hospice care has received large doses of morphine but is still unable to sleep. The nurse should administer which of the following adjuvant drugs?
A)
amitriptyline (Elavil)
B)
lisinopril (Zestril)
C)
meperidine (Demerol)
D)
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A
Explanation:
A)
In cases of chronic pain and cancer, the use of antidepressants, such as Elavil, some anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, and psychostimulants have been found to provide analgesia.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
B)
In cases of chronic pain and cancer, the use of antidepressants, such as Elavil, some anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, and psychostimulants have been found to provide analgesia.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
In cases of chronic pain and cancer, the use of antidepressants, such as Elavil, some anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, and psychostimulants have been found to provide analgesia.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
In cases of chronic pain and cancer, the use of antidepressants, such as Elavil, some anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, and psychostimulants have been found to provide analgesia.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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