The client asks which type of medications will be given for severe pain. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
2. Opioids
3. NSAIDs
4. Beta blockers
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because opioids are the drug of choice for moderate-to-severe pain.
Rationale 2: Opioids are the drug of choice for moderate-to-severe pain.
Rationale 3: NSAIDs is incorrect because opioids are the drug of choice for moderate-to-severe pain.
Rationale 4: Beta blockers is incorrect because they are used to prevent migraine headaches.
Global Rationale: Opioids are the drug of choice for moderate-to-severe pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because opioids are the drug of choice for moderate-to-severe pain. NSAIDs is incorrect because opioids are the drug of choice for moderate-to-severe pain. Beta blockers is incorrect because they are used to prevent migraine headaches.
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