117k views
4 votes
The nurse is caring for a client receiving analgesics for pain. Which medication is considered a coanalgesic?

1) Aspirin
2) Acetaminophen
3) Prednisone
4) Morphine

User Twerdster
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Final answer:

Prednisone is considered a coanalgesic that can enhance pain relief when used alongside other pain medications.

Step-by-step explanation:

The medication that is considered a coanalgesic among the options provided is Prednisone. Coanalgesics, also known as adjuvant analgesics, are medications that are not primarily designed to control pain but can be used alongside analgesics to enhance pain relief. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in a variety of conditions for its immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects, thus it can enhance the pain relief provided by other analgesics. In contrast, Aspirin and Acetaminophen act as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesics, and Morphine is an opioid analgesic primarily used for pain control.

User Darren Oakey
by
8.6k points