RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1332 of 2368

A client has painful menstrual cramps that start with the flow and resolve within two days. Which medication class does the nurse expect to be prescribed first?

  1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  2. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs
  3. Dopamine agonists
  4. Antibiotics
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Correct answer: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and are the first-line drug treatment for dysmenorrhea. GnRH analogs are for pain that persists after six months.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Dysmenorrhea. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026