Question

A 40-year-old female reports 3 months of low back pain after lifting boxes. No red flags. What is the recommended initial pharmacologic approach for pain if needed?

Accepted Answer

Short course NSAIDs with nonpharmacologic therapy

Answer

Initiate long-acting opioids

Answer

Muscle relaxants for 4 weeks as first-line

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High-dose systemic steroids

Answer

Immediate imaging before medication

Practice question

A 40-year-old female reports 3 months of low back pain after lifting boxes. No red flags. What is the recommended initial pharmacologic approach for pain if needed?