Which of the following is FALSE regarding tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and their
management of neuropathic pain?
1 Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients with arrhythmias
2 SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs
3 Anticholinergic side effects limit the...
Relias Exam : Basic Pain Management (Hospice) Which of the following is FALSE regarding tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and their management of neuropathic pain? 1 Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients with arrhythmias 2 SSRIs have a superior analgesic effe ct compared to TCAs 3 Anticholinergic side effects limit their use in the elderly 4 Literature supports their use in post -stroke pain and pain related to spinal cord injury - ✔✔SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs Among the following NSAIDs, which is associated with the highest risk of GI side effects (ulcers, bleeding)? Celecoxib (Celebrex®) Meloxicam (Mobic®) Ketorlac (Toradol®) Etodolac (Lodine®) - ✔✔Ketorlac (Toradol ®) Which of the following bowel regimens is MOST appropriate for a patient taking MS Contin® 60mg PO every 12 hours and hydromorphone 2mg PO every 3 hours as needed? 1) Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO at bedtime
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