The Highest Level of Evidence with the Use of Adjuvant

question 5

Multiple Choice

The highest level of evidence with the use of adjuvant analgesics is with:

• A) Tricyclic antidepressants avoided due to high adverse events
• B) Therapeutic trials before discontinuing drugs
• C) Patient with fibromyalgia are candidates for adjuvant analgesics
• D) Neuropathic pain patients are candidates for adjuvant analgesia

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Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and the design of machinery or equipment.

Negative Externality

An economic situation where a third party suffers costs or disadvantages as a result of a transaction between others, often related to pollution or environmental impact.

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Positive Externalities

Benefits that occur to a third party not directly involved in an economic transaction, leading to underproduction if not addressed.