Which of the following IV medications would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe for control of pain in this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis.

Which of the following IV medications would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe for control of pain in this client?
A . Morphine sulfate
B . Kerolac tromethamine (Toradol)
C . Promethazine (Phenergan)
D . Meperidine (Demerol)

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Answer: D

Explanation:

(A) Morphine sulfate is contraindicated in clients with pancreatitis because it may cause spasms of the sphincter of Oddi and increase pancreatic pain.

(B) Ketorolac tromethamine is currently not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for IV use.

(C) Promethazine is a medication that has no analgesic properties.

(D) Meperidine is the drug of choice for clients with pancreatitis. It will not cause spasms at the sphincter of Oddi, which can lead to increased pancreatic pain.