Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea Often Requires a Multifaceted Approach

question 5

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 contraceptive pills (OCPs)
• C)Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• D)Aspirin

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable in scientific research or statistical modeling whose value is subject to change based on the changes in another variable, known as the independent variable.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Sample Correlation Coefficient

A measure that indicates the extent to which two variables change together in a sample.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable(s).