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What is the first step in treating mild pain (pain rating of 1-3 on a 10-point scale)?
What is the first step in treating mild pain (pain rating of 1-3 on a 10-point scale)?
- Morphine
- Codeine
- Non-opioid analgesic drug (correct)
- Hydrocodone
Which of the following is recommended for persistent or severe pain (pain rating of 8 or greater on a 10-point scale)?
Which of the following is recommended for persistent or severe pain (pain rating of 8 or greater on a 10-point scale)?
- Non-opioid analgesic drug
- Strong opioid (correct)
- Short-acting opioid
- Weak opioid
What should be done once a patient with persistent pain is taking stable dosages of short-acting opioids?
What should be done once a patient with persistent pain is taking stable dosages of short-acting opioids?
- Change the drug to a non-opioid analgesic
- Increase the dosage
- Continue with the same dosage
- Change the drug to an extended-release or long-acting formulation (correct)
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