Because of the threat of lowering the seizure threshold, the home health nurse would suggest that the 85-year-old patient limit the use of the pain medication:
a. ibuprofen (Motrin).
b. naproxen (Aleve).
c. tramadol (Ultram).
d. acetaminophen (Tylenol).
D
Tramadol (Ultram) is associated with a lowered seizure threshold in the older adult.
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