Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea Often Requires a Multifaceted Approach

question 23

Multiple Choice

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

• A) acetaminophen.
• B) oral contraceptives (OCPs).
• C) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• D) aspirin.

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Definitions:

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist whose works have influenced social theory and the development of the social sciences.

Capitalism

is an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly in a free market.

Alienation

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Giorgio Agamben

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