A client is suffering from tendonitis of the knee. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?
Corticosteroid
Antidepressant
Anticonvulsant
Local anesthesia
The Correct Answer is A
A. Corticosteroid are anti-inflammatory which reduce pain in tendonitis
B. Antidepressants are used for depression
C. Anticonvulsant are used for epilepsy
D. Local anesthesia is used during local surgical procedures or before administration of painful medications
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. simethicone facilitates removal of gas by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles
A. It is a H2 receptor that reduces acid production in the gastrointestinal tract
C. Antacids used for hyperacidity by neutralizing acids
D. Used for GERD
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, chewing the gum will help stimulate the salivary glands to secrete saliva.
A. Taking an antacid does not address the effects
B. Not relation with the anticholinergic effect of the drug
D. Fluphenazine cause sedation and should be taken in the morning but it does not address the anticholinergic effects
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