A 57-Year-Old Patient Has Been on a Transdermal Narcotic Analgesic

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 57-year-old patient has been on a transdermal narcotic analgesic as part of the management of pain for end-stage breast cancer.Lately,she has experienced "breakthrough" pain.How should this pain be addressed?

• A)She should be given NSAIDs.
• B)Her current therapy should not be changed.
• C)The baseline dose of the narcotic may need to be increased in increments.
• D)The narcotic route should be changed to the rectal route, to increase absorption.

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