A Patient Is Diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia and Reports Having

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Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and reports having paroxysms several times each day. What is the initial treatment for this patient?

• A) A combination of baclofen, lamotrigine, and phenytoin
• B) A high dose of carbamazepine with subsequent titration downward
• C) Botox injections or intranasal lidocaine as needed
• D) Low doses of anticonvulsants with gradual increase as needed

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Communication

The use of specific strategies by healthcare professionals to encourage effective dialogue with patients and support their emotional and psychological well-being.

Family Coping

The methods or strategies employed by family members to deal with stressful or challenging situations affecting one or more of its members.

Codependent Behaviors

Patterns of behavior where a person enables another's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement, at the cost of the enabler's own needs.

Family Sessions

Therapeutic meetings that involve the participation of family members with the aim of improving communication, resolving conflicts, or addressing specific psychological issues within the family dynamic.