A 68-year-old woman with metastatic lung cancer has persistent severe pain despite regular oral Morphine modified-release twice daily and breakthrough...

Question

A 68-year-old woman with metastatic lung cancer has persistent severe pain despite regular oral Morphine modified-release twice daily and breakthrough doses, plus Paracetamol. What is the most appropriate next step according to the WHO analgesic ladder?

Accepted Answer

Increase the dose of Morphine and review

Answer

Switch to codeine

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Stop opioids and use NSAIDs alone

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Refer for surgery only

Answer

Add benzodiazepines instead of altering analgesia

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Cancer pain – WHO analgesic ladder

A 68-year-old woman with metastatic lung cancer has persistent severe pain despite regular oral Morphine modified-release twice daily and breakthrough doses, plus Paracetamol. What is the most appropriate next step according to the WHO analgesic ladder?