A 65-year-old with osteoarthritis and CKD stage 3 asks about analgesia. Which is the safest first-line pharmacologic option?...

Question

A 65-year-old with osteoarthritis and CKD stage 3 asks about analgesia. Which is the safest first-line pharmacologic option?

Accepted Answer

Topical NSAIDs for knee/hand OA

Answer

Oral NSAIDs routinely

Answer

Opioids first-line

Answer

Systemic steroids

Answer

Tramadol long-term

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis