A patient is suffering from tendonitis of the knee
The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?
a. Antidepressant
b. Anticonvulsant
c. Corticosteroid
d. Local anesthesia
ANS: C
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A patient self-administers glatiramer acetate injections for multiple sclerosis. Where should the patient store the drug?
1. In the freezer 2. In a warm, draft-free place 3. In the refrigerator 4. In a bathroom medicine cabinet