A client is receiving adjuvant medications to increase the effectiveness to treat the pain associated with end-stage prostate cancer. Which exemplifies an adjuvant medication?
A) Opioids
B) Corticosteroids
C) Antihistamines
D) Antivirals
Ans: B
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Adjuvant medications are those used along with analgesics to increase the effectiveness of the drugs to treat pain and associated symptoms. Adjuvant medications include muscle relaxants, corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and topical medications. Opioids are typically used for moderate-to-severe pain when nonopioid medications have not been effective. Antihistamines and antivirals are not pain medications.
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