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APUS57

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A child with osteosarcoma is experiencing phantom limb pain after an amputation. What prescribed medication is effective for short-term phantom pain relief?
 
  a. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  b. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
  c. Valproic Acid (Depakote)
  d. Phenobarbital (Phenobarbital)

Question 2

Daily toothbrushing and flossing can be encouraged for the child on chemotherapy when the platelet count is above which?
 
  a. 10,000/mm3
  b. 20,000/mm3
  c. 30,000/mm3
  d. 40,000/mm3


JaynaD87

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A recent Cochrane review reported that various medications have been used for phantom limb pain but complete pain relief has been unsuccessful. Morphine, gabapentin, and ketamine are effective for short-term pain relief.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Daily toothbrushing and flossing are encouraged in children with platelet counts above 40,000/mm3.


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