Phlebotomy Essentials
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A client who is receiving sustained-release morphine sulfate every 12 hours for chronic pain reports breakthrough pain at a 9 out of 10. Which of these prescribed medications will be BEST for the nurse to administer?
Question 66 options:
Lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg PO
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) 200 mg PO
Immediate-release morphine 30 mg PO
Ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg PO
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