Question

A 40-year-old with moderate pain is taking paracetamol regularly. According to the BNF which is the next step in analgesia ladder for persistent pain

Accepted Answer

Add a weak opioid such as codeine

Answer

Switch to morphine immediately

Answer

Use NSAIDs for neuropathic pain

Answer

Stop paracetamol and add gabapentin

Answer

No change needed

Practice question

A 40-year-old with moderate pain is taking paracetamol regularly. According to the BNF which is the next step in analgesia ladder for persistent pain