Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2313 of 2368

A client with diabetic neuropathy is prescribed amitriptyline. When should the nurse teach the client to take it?

  1. At bedtime
  2. On waking in the morning
  3. At midday with lunch
  4. Only when the pain is severe
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Correct answer: At bedtime

Amitriptyline is usually given at bedtime to reduce sedative effects during the day.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: AMITRIPTYLINE. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026