Somatic Symptom Illnesses
Somatic Symptom Illnesses ( 30 Questions)
A nurse is educating a client about the different treatment options for somatic symptom illnesses. Which of the following medications is classified as an analgesic and can help relieve pain associated with somatic symptom illnesses?
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and certain types of pain. While it may help manage pain associated with somatic symptom illness, it is not classified primarily as an analgesic.
Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It is not classified as an analgesic and is not primarily intended for pain relief.
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and is not classified as an analgesic. Its main effects are on anxiety reduction and sedation.
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication that is often used to manage neuropathic pain, including pain associated with somatic symptom illnesses. It can help alleviate pain by affecting nerve signals in the brain.
Choice A rationale:
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and certain types of pain. While it may help manage pain associated with somatic symptom illness, it is not classified primarily as an analgesic.
Choice B rationale:
Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It is not classified as an analgesic and is not primarily intended for pain relief.
Choice C rationale:
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and is not classified as an analgesic. Its main effects are on anxiety reduction and sedation.
Choice D rationale:
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication that is often used to manage neuropathic pain, including pain associated with somatic symptom illnesses. It can help alleviate pain by affecting nerve signals in the brain.