A Patient Who Is Receiving Sustained-Release Morphine Sulfate (MS Contin)

A patient who is receiving sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) every 12 hours for chronic pain experiences level 9 (0 to 10 scale) breakthrough pain and anxiety. Which of these prescribed medications will be best for the nurse to administer?

A) lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg orally
B) amitriptyline (Elavil) 10 mg orally
C) ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 to 800 mg orally
D) immediate-release morphine 30 mg orally

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