A 65-year-old with chronic osteoarthritis pain is on paracetamol and topical NSAIDs but has inadequate relief. According to the adapted WHO pain ladde...

Question

A 65-year-old with chronic osteoarthritis pain is on paracetamol and topical NSAIDs but has inadequate relief. According to the adapted WHO pain ladder for non-cancer pain, what is the next analgesic step?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose weak opioid (e.g., codeine)

Answer

Oral morphine

Answer

High-dose ibuprofen

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Gabapentin

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Amitriptyline

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

A 65-year-old with chronic osteoarthritis pain is on paracetamol and topical NSAIDs but has inadequate relief. According to the adapted WHO pain ladder for non-cancer pain, what is the next analgesic step?