ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Which medication to treat the patient's pain would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that treats general pain but is not typically effective for the neuropathic pain of trigeminal neuralgia, which is better managed with anticonvulsants or muscle relaxants.
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Question 5 of 5
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