Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has chronic burning leg pain even when taking oxycodone (OxyContin) twice daily. Which of these prescribed medications 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)
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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