Amitriptyline (Elavil)is Prescribed for a Patient with Diabetes with Peripheral

question 13

Multiple Choice

Amitriptyline (Elavil) is prescribed for a patient with diabetes with peripheral neuropathy who has burning foot pain occurring mostly at night.Which information should the nurse include when teaching the patient about the new medication?

• A) Amitriptyline will help prevent the transmission of pain impulses to the brain.
• B) Amitriptyline will improve sleep and make you less aware of nighttime pain.
• C) Amitriptyline will decrease the depression caused by the pain.
• D) Amitriptyline will correct some of the blood vessel changes that cause pain.

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