The nurse is obtaining data regarding the medication that the client is taking on a regular basis. The client states he is taking duloxetine (Cymbalta), an antidepressant for the treatment of neuropathic pain. What type of therapy does the nurse understand the client is receiving?
a) Adjuvant drug therapy
b) Replacement drug therapy
c) Withdrawal therapy
d) Alternate drug therapy
Answer: a) Adjuvant drug therapy
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