The Patient Is Complaining of a Headache and Asks the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

The patient is complaining of a headache and asks the nurse which over-the-counter medication form would work the fastest to help reduce the pain.Which medication form will the nurse suggest?

• A) A capsule
• B) A tablet
• C) An enteric-coated tablet
• D) A powder

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