Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client with a recent history of an above-the-knee amputation presenting with phantom limb pain. The nurse anticipates a prescription for
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, is commonly used for neuropathic pain, including phantom limb pain, due to its effects on nerve signaling.