A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Condition That Causes Chronic

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a condition that causes chronic pain.The primary care NP prescribes an opioid analgesic and should instruct the patient to:

• A) wait until the pain is at a moderate level before taking the medication.
• B) take the medication at regular intervals and not just when pain is present.
• C) start the medication at higher doses initially and taper down gradually.
• D) take the minimum amount needed even when pain is severe to avoid dependency.

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