Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea Often Requires a Multifaceted Approach

question 18

Multiple Choice

Management of primary dysmenorrhea often requires a multifaceted approach.The nurse who provides care for a client with this condition should be aware that the optimal pharmacologic therapy for pain relief is:

• A)Acetaminophen.
• B)Oral contraceptives (OCPs).
• C)Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• D)Aspirin.

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Definitions:

Internal Danger

Perceived threats or stresses that originate from within oneself, such as fears, anxieties, and negative self-beliefs.

Oral Fixation

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to an excessive focus on oral activities, believed to stem from issues during the oral stage of psychosexual development.

Overindulgence

Excessive indulgence in activities or consumption, often to the detriment of one's health or well-being.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A framework for understanding human behavior that stresses the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.