A 70-year-old male with diabetic peripheral neuropathy reports a burning sensation in his feet. He also states, "Those pain pills make me feel funny and they don't help my pain, so I don't take them."
Which of the following is likely to be most beneficial for treating this patient's neuropathic pain?
a. Opioid analgesic (morphine)
b. NSAID (ibuprofen)
c. Antiepileptic drug (gabapentin)
d. Narcotic analgesic with acetaminophen (hydrocodone)
ANS: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).