A Patient Is Receiving Gabapentin (Neurontin), an Anticonvulsant, but Has

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving gabapentin (Neurontin) , an anticonvulsant, but has no history of seizures. The nurse expects that the patient is receiving this drug for which condition?

• A) Inflammation pain
• B) Pain associated with peripheral neuropathy
• C) Depression associated with chronic pain
• D) Prevention of seizures

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