Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia who is suddenly experiencing severe pain on the left side of the face.A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia who is suddenly experiencing severe pain on the left side of the face. The nurse identifies which classification of medications is most effective in treating this type of pain?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Anticonvulsants stabilize nerve activity, reducing trigeminal neuralgia pain.