A child with osteosarcoma is experiencing phantom limb pain after an amputation. What prescribed medication is effective for short-term phantom pain relief?
a. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
b. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
c. Valproic Acid (Depakote)
d. Phenobarbital (Phenobarbital)
ANS: B
A recent Cochrane review reported that various medications have been used for phantom limb pain but complete pain relief has been unsuccessful. Morphine, gabapentin, and ketamine are effective for short-term pain relief.
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