Which Is the Best Pain Medication Option for a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which is the best pain medication option for a patient to manage severe long-term cancer pain at home?

• A) Duragesic 50 mcg transdermal patch q 72 hours
• B) Meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM q 6 hours
• C) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 0.2 mg q 10 minutes IV via PCA pump
• D) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 0.08 mg/hour infusion through epidural catheter

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