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Which of the following is the recommended starting dose of immediate release morphine for opioid naive patients?
Which of the following is the recommended starting dose of immediate release morphine for opioid naive patients?
- 5 to 10 mg
- 15 to 20 mg
- 10 to 15 mg
- 2.5 to 5 mg (correct)
When should 'when required' doses of morphine be prescribed?
When should 'when required' doses of morphine be prescribed?
- For breakthrough, episodic, or incident pain (correct)
- Only for breakthrough pain
- Only for incident pain
- Only for episodic pain
How should the total 24 hour dose of immediate release morphine be calculated when converting to a long-acting preparation?
How should the total 24 hour dose of immediate release morphine be calculated when converting to a long-acting preparation?
- Divide the breakthrough and regular dosing by 2 (correct)
- Multiply the breakthrough and regular dosing by 2
- Add the breakthrough and regular dosing
- Subtract the breakthrough and regular dosing
What should be done if a patient can no longer swallow but still requires pain relief?
What should be done if a patient can no longer swallow but still requires pain relief?
When should the dose of morphine be reduced?
When should the dose of morphine be reduced?
Which of the following is the recommended starting dose for oxycodone immediate release capsules or liquid in opioid naive patients?
Which of the following is the recommended starting dose for oxycodone immediate release capsules or liquid in opioid naive patients?
How should the 'when required' doses of oxycodone be prescribed for breakthrough, episodic, or incident pain?
How should the 'when required' doses of oxycodone be prescribed for breakthrough, episodic, or incident pain?
How should the total daily dose of oxycodone be calculated when converting to a long-acting preparation?
How should the total daily dose of oxycodone be calculated when converting to a long-acting preparation?
What should be done if a patient can no longer swallow the long-acting preparation of oxycodone?
What should be done if a patient can no longer swallow the long-acting preparation of oxycodone?
What is the recommended starting dose for methadone in opioid naive patients?
What is the recommended starting dose for methadone in opioid naive patients?
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