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Which factor precipitated the pendulum swing towards the 'over-treatment' phase of pain in the early 2000's?
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?
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?
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?
Which medication was proposed by Purdue Pharma as a solution to reduce addictive behaviors among patients taking oxycodone?
What was the main reason behind the development of the extended-release form of oxycodone, known as Oxycontin?
What was the main reason behind the development of the extended-release form of oxycodone, known as Oxycontin?
What was the major flaw in Purdue Pharma's Oxycontin 1.0 solution that led to the opioid epidemic?
What was the major flaw in Purdue Pharma's Oxycontin 1.0 solution that led to the opioid epidemic?
What contributed to the rise of Fentanyl as a popular opioid among drug cartels?
What contributed to the rise of Fentanyl as a popular opioid among drug cartels?
Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to the current opioid epidemic?
Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to the current opioid epidemic?
What event in the 1990's led to the over-treatment of pain and the subsequent opioid epidemic?
What event in the 1990's led to the over-treatment of pain and the subsequent opioid epidemic?
What was the main reason behind the over-prescription of opioids in the early 2000's?
What was the main reason behind the over-prescription of opioids in the early 2000's?
Which medication is responsible for the steep rise in opioid deaths starting roughly around 2013?
Which medication is responsible for the steep rise in opioid deaths starting roughly around 2013?
What was the main reason behind the development of Oxycontin 2.0?
What was the main reason behind the development of Oxycontin 2.0?
What was the major flaw in Purdue Pharma's Oxycontin 1.0 solution?
What was the major flaw in Purdue Pharma's Oxycontin 1.0 solution?
What led to the rise of Fentanyl as a popular opioid among drug cartels?
What led to the rise of Fentanyl as a popular opioid among drug cartels?
