Asked by Morgan Ransom on Jun 10, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an adolescent with osteosarcoma being admitted to undergo chemotherapy. The adolescent had a right above-the-knee amputation 2 months ago and has been experiencing "phantom limb pain." Which prescribed medication is appropriate to administer to relieve phantom limb pain?
A) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
B) Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
C) Oxycodone (OxyContin)
D) Alprazolam (Xanax)
Phantom Limb Pain
Painful sensations perceived in a limb that has been amputated or is missing.
Amitriptyline
A tricyclic antidepressant medication used to treat depression, and sometimes chronic pain and certain other conditions.
Osteosarcoma
A type of bone cancer that typically starts in the long bones of the arms or legs, but can occur in any bone.
- Understand the importance and techniques of pain control in children with cancer.
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Dylan ErvingJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Amitriptyline (Elavil) has been used successfully to decrease phantom limb pain. Opioids such as Vicodin or OxyContin would not be prescribed for this pain. A benzodiazepine, Xanax, would not be prescribed for this type of pain.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance and techniques of pain control in children with cancer.