Neuropathy Treatment and Diagnosis 3

Question 1

Which medication class is considered first-line for neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

Gabapentinoids (gabapentin, pregabalin)

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antacids

Answer

Diuretics

Question 2

Duloxetine, used for diabetic neuropathy pain, belongs to which drug class?

Accepted Answer

SNRI antidepressant

Answer

Penicillin antibiotic

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Proton pump inhibitor

Question 3

Which topical agent derived from chili peppers can relieve localized neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

Capsaicin

Answer

Hydrocortisone

Answer

Benzocaine

Answer

Salicylic acid

Question 4

Why are opioids generally not preferred as first-line neuropathic pain treatment?

Accepted Answer

Risk of dependence and limited long-term benefit

Answer

They cure neuropathy

Answer

They have no side effects

Answer

They speed nerve regeneration

Question 5

Which tricyclic antidepressant is sometimes used in low doses for neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Albuterol

Question 6

Alpha-lipoic acid is a supplement studied mainly for neuropathy related to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes

Answer

Asthma

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Glaucoma

Question 7

A patient on gabapentin should be monitored for which common side effect?

Accepted Answer

Drowsiness and dizziness

Answer

Improved night vision

Answer

Increased height

Answer

Hair growth