The nurse is caring for a client who has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The client has complained of pain, fatigue, and sleep disruptions. Which medication should the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed as part of the client's treatment plan?
A)Duloxetine
B)Milnacipran
C)Pregabalin
D)Acetaminophen

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A)Milnacipran is a clinical pharmacologic therapy for pain, fatigue, and sleep disruptions for fibromyalgia. Duloxetine and pregabalin are not prescribed for fatigue, and acetaminophen can be used for pain but will not assist with the sleep disturbances.
B)Milnacipran is a clinical pharmacologic therapy for pain, fatigue, and sleep disruptions for fibromyalgia. Duloxetine and pregabalin are not prescribed for fatigue, and acetaminophen can be used for pain but will not assist with the sleep disturbances.
C)Milnacipran is a clinical pharmacologic therapy for pain, fatigue, and sleep disruptions for fibromyalgia. Duloxetine and pregabalin are not prescribed for fatigue, and acetaminophen can be used for pain but will not assist with the sleep disturbances.
D)Milnacipran is a clinical pharmacologic therapy for pain, fatigue, and sleep disruptions for fibromyalgia. Duloxetine and pregabalin are not prescribed for fatigue, and acetaminophen can be used for pain but will not assist with the sleep disturbances.

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