The nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetes and complains of chronic burning leg pain even when taking oxycodone (OxyContin) twice daily
When reviewing the orders, which prescribed medication is the best choice for the nurse to administer as an adjuvant to decrease the patient's pain?
a. Aspirin (Ecotrin)
b. Celecoxib (Celebrex)
c. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
ANS: C
The patient's pain symptoms are consistent with neuropathic pain and the tricyclic antidepressants are effective for treating this type of pain. The other medications are more effective for nociceptive pain.
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