A cancer patient is experiencing neuropathic cancer pain. Which prescription should the nurse expect to be ordered to control anxiety?
a. Lorazepam (Ativan)
b. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
c. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
d. Morphine sulfate (MS Contin)
ANS: B
Anticonvulsants (gabapentin, carbamazepine) have demonstrated effectiveness in neuropathic cancer pain. Ativan is an antianxiety agent, and Dilaudid and MS Contin are opioid analgesics.
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