Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 141 of 2368

A client with diabetic neuropathy describes the pain as burning and like pins and needles, and it has not responded to usual analgesics. Which medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed?

  1. Gabapentin
  2. Ibuprofen
  3. Acetaminophen
  4. Ketorolac
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Correct answer: Gabapentin

Neuropathic pain typically does not respond to analgesics. Tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentin are typically used.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Types of Pain. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026