What is the Role of Medication in Pain Management?
Medications play a significant role in pain management, and nurses are responsible for administering and monitoring these medications. Common classes of pain medications include analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and adjuvant medications. Nurses must be knowledgeable about the indications, contraindications, and side effects of these drugs to ensure safe and effective pain relief for patients.
