Advanced Certified Hospice And Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) Examination

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A patient with advanced pancreatic cancer is experiencing severe, burning, and shooting pain in his lower back and legs, which is poorly responsive to high doses of opioids. Which of the following adjuvant medications would be most appropriate to add to his regimen to specifically target this type of pain?
Correct Answer:
Gabapentin

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