Question

A 45-year-old man with a 4 mm ureteric calculus confirmed on non-contrast CT presents with colicky flank pain. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial analgesic management?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs (e.g. diclofenac)

Answer

Intravenous paracetamol

Answer

Oral morphine

Answer

Buscopan (hyoscine)

Answer

Immediate lithotripsy

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with a 4 mm ureteric calculus confirmed on non-contrast CT presents with colicky flank pain. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial analgesic management?