NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – April 20, 2022

April 20, 2022

The patient who is receiving chemotherapy describes a burning sensation in the leg, which the health care provider diagnoses as neuropathic pain secondary to the therapy. The nurse is most likely to question the prescription of which drug?

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Correct! The answer is number 4

Rationale:

Answer: 4 Morphine is usually not prescribed for neuropathic pain because pain relief response is poor. Other medications, such as some antidepressants (e.g., imipramine) and some anticonvulsants (e.g., carbamazepine and gabapentin), provide better relief.

Additional Info:

Focus

Prioritization

QSEN

Patient-Centered Care

Concept

Pain

Practice Question Sourced From: Resources for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment, 5th Edition