A 72-year-old male with multiple myeloma presents with worsening pain in his back and ribs. He has dried both ibuprofen and hydrocodone, but neither has provided adequate pain relief. He prefers to minimize the number of medications he takes. Which of the following would be an appropriate agent for pain control in this patient. Diclofenac Voltaren gel B Cymbalta C lidocaine patches D morphine E pregabalin?
[Verified Answer]: A 72-year-old male with multiple myeloma…
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