The Opioid Epidemic
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Which factor precipitated the pendulum swing towards the 'over-treatment' phase of pain in the early 2000's?

  • The addictive properties of pain medication
  • The production of Oxycontin 1.0
  • The release of the 'Pain: The 5th Vital Sign' document (correct)
  • The increase in post-operation complications
  • What did the 'Pain: The 5th Vital Sign' document recommend when pain was reported by the patient?

  • Reduction of pain medication
  • Avoidance of pain medication
  • Monitoring of pain levels
  • Aggressive treatment of pain (correct)
  • What did the pendulum phenomenon explain in the context of pain treatment?

  • The shift from under-treatment to over-treatment of pain (correct)
  • The production of Oxycontin 1.0
  • The increase in post-operation complications
  • The addictive properties of pain medication
  • Which medication was proposed by Purdue Pharma as a solution to reduce addictive behaviors among patients taking oxycodone?

    <p>Oxycontin 1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind the development of the extended-release form of oxycodone, known as Oxycontin?

    <p>To reduce the frequency of pill intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major flaw in Purdue Pharma's Oxycontin 1.0 solution that led to the opioid epidemic?

    <p>Addicts breaking the pill and releasing the entire dose immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to the rise of Fentanyl as a popular opioid among drug cartels?

    <p>Its high potency and ease of smuggling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to the current opioid epidemic?

    <p>The publication of the 'Pain: The 5th Vital Sign' document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event in the 1990's led to the over-treatment of pain and the subsequent opioid epidemic?

    <p>The publication of the 'Pain: The 5th Vital Sign' document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind the over-prescription of opioids in the early 2000's?

    <p>The publication of the 'Pain: The 5th Vital Sign' document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is responsible for the steep rise in opioid deaths starting roughly around 2013?

    <p>Fentanyl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind the development of Oxycontin 2.0?

    <p>To prevent addicts from breaking the pill in half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major flaw in Purdue Pharma's Oxycontin 1.0 solution?

    <p>The pills had a rapid onset and clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the rise of Fentanyl as a popular opioid among drug cartels?

    <p>Its high potency and smaller size</p> Signup and view all the answers

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