An older adult client had been treated for herpes zoster virus with an antiviral medication and is also on pain medication for postherpetic neuralgia. The client presents to his health care provider's office because he has seen no improvement of pain while on the narcotic medication. The health care practitioner prescribes the addition of a regime of Neurontin (gabapentin). How can the nurse BEST explain the reason for adding this medication to the client's regimen?
a. It will work as a coanalgesic or adjunct to the pain medication.
b. It will prevent you from having a seizure from the narcotic.
c. It will assist you if you have a migraine.
d. It will make you less anxious about your pain.
a. It will work as a coanalgesic or adjunct to the pain medication.
FEEDBACK:
a. Neurontin will work as a coanalgesic or adjunct to the pain medication.
b. Neurontin is classified as an anti-seizure medication but is prescribed as something else. .
c. This is not the reason for adding this medication. .
d. This is not the reason for adding this medication. .
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