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priya birla
on Oct 23, 2024
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Which medication order will provide the most immediate relief of the patient's acute pain?
A) Morphine sulfate 5 mg PO
B) Hydromorphone 0.5 mg IV
C) Buprenorphine transdermal patch 10 mg
D) Oxymorphone 30 mg extended release
Hydromorphone
A potent opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain, typically in the form of oral tablets or injectables.
Buprenorphine
A medication used in the treatment of opioid addiction, functioning as a partial opioid agonist to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Oxymorphone
A potent opioid analgesic medication used to treat moderate to severe pain, available by prescription.
- Understand the principles of pain management, including the selection of appropriate medication for acute and chronic pain.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of pain management, including the selection of appropriate medication for acute and chronic pain.
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