01
Front
Name two opioid analgesics.
Back
Examples include morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl.
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02
Front
For what kinds of pain may opioids be used?
Back
They may be used for some acute pain and, in selected cases, subacute or chronic pain.
03
Front
What alternatives may be preferred or combined with opioids?
Back
For many common conditions, nonopioid or nonpharmacologic treatments are preferred or may be used alongside an opioid.
04
Front
Which formulation is generally preferred when starting opioid therapy?
Back
When an opioid is appropriate to start, immediate-release formulations are preferred over extended-release or long-acting products.
05
Front
How should an opioid prescription for acute pain be limited?
Back
Use the lowest effective dose and, for acute pain, prescribe no more than needed for the expected period of opioid-requiring pain.
06
Front
What should monitoring assess beyond a patient's pain score?
Back
Assess both pain relief and ability to function, along with adverse effects and safety risks.
07
Front
Name three common effects of opioid analgesics.
Back
Common effects include constipation, drowsiness or impaired judgment, and nausea.
08
Front
What breathing risk can opioids cause?
Back
Opioids can slow breathing, particularly at excessive doses or in dangerous combinations; severe respiratory depression is a medical emergency.
09
Front
Why can alcohol or sedatives be dangerous with opioids?
Back
Alcohol and sedating medicines can add to opioid-related sedation and respiratory depression, increasing overdose risk.
10
Front
What may happen after abruptly stopping regular opioid use?
Back
Regular opioid use can lead to physical dependence, and sudden discontinuation may cause withdrawal.
11
Front
How should a planned reduction of long-term opioid use generally be handled?
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When risks outweigh benefits, a clinician and patient should plan an individualized, gradual reduction when appropriate. Abrupt stopping or rapid reduction is generally avoided unless an urgent, life-threatening concern requires immediate action.
12
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When should pain, function, and adverse effects be reassessed?
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Reassess pain, function, and adverse effects after starting or changing treatment.
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