A 38-year-old with acute low back strain is being considered for opioid therapy for severe pain after exhausting nonopioids. Which statement aligns wi...

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A 38-year-old with acute low back strain is being considered for opioid therapy for severe pain after exhausting nonopioids. Which statement aligns with current guidance?

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Set fixed daily MME threshold for all adults

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Initiate extended-release/long-acting opioid at bedtime

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Use the highest short-term dose to gain control

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Initiate immediate-release opioid at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration needed

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Start methadone if NSAIDs failed

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Opioid Prescribing

A 38-year-old with acute low back strain is being considered for opioid therapy for severe pain after exhausting nonopioids. Which statement aligns with current guidance?