Aclient Who Is Receiving Sustained-Release Morphine Sulphate Every 12 Hours

question 16

Multiple Choice

Aclient who is receiving sustained-release morphine sulphate every 12 hours for chronic pain experiences level 9 (0-10 scale) breakthrough pain and anxiety. Which of these prescribed medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

• A)Lorazepam 1 mg orally
• B)Amitriptyline 10 mg orally
• C)Ibuprofen 400-800 mg orally
• D)Immediate-release morphine 30 mg orally

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