A client has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The nurse realizes that which of the following categories of medications have been successful in the treatment of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Antiarrhythmics
2. Antibiotics
3. Antidepressants
4. Analgesics
5. Calcium channel blockers
6. Muscle relaxants
3, 4, 6
Analgesics, antidepressants, and muscle relaxants are medications commonly prescribed in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Antiarrhythmics, antibiotics, and calcium channel blockers are not used in the treatment of this disorder.
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