Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

Exercise 27

For best results when treating severe pain associated with pathologic spinal fractures related to metastatic bone can­ cer, the nurse should remember that the best type of dosage schedule is to administer the pain medication
A)as needed.
B)around the clock.
C)on schedule during waking hours only.
D)around the clock, with additional doses as needed for breakthrough pain.