Which of the Following Characteristics Are Likely to Influence Physicians

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics are likely to influence physicians' decisions regarding which drug and dosage to administer to a patient for pain relief

• A) Intensity, location, and cause of the pain
• B) Characteristics of the patient
• C) Sociocultural factors
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Pain Management

A multidisciplinary approach intended to alleviate or reduce pain severity, improving an individual's quality of life.

General Anesthesia

A medically induced coma with loss of protective reflexes, resulting from the administration of one or more general anesthetic agents.

Antihypertensive

A type of medication used to treat high blood pressure.

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is too high, often leading to various health problems.