A 48-Year-Old Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia Following

Multiple Choice

A 48-year-old patient has been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia following recent episodes of unilateral face pain. The nurse should recognize what implication of this diagnosis?

A) The patient will likely require lifelong treatment with anticholinergic medications.
B) The patient has a disproportionate risk of developing myasthenia gravis later in life.
C) The patient needs to be assessed for MS.
D) The disease is self-limiting and the patient will achieve pain relief over time.