A 56-year-old with BMI 33 kg/m² and uncontrolled pain after ankle sprain asks for opioids. What is the CDC guidance for acute pain?...

Question

A 56-year-old with BMI 33 kg/m² and uncontrolled pain after ankle sprain asks for opioids. What is the CDC guidance for acute pain?

Accepted Answer

Prefer nonopioid therapies; if used, lowest effective dose for shortest duration

Answer

Start long-acting opioid to avoid peaks

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Prescribe >= 7 days to avoid refills

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Initiate concurrent benzodiazepine for sleep

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Base prescribing strictly on MME thresholds

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Acute Pain Opioid Prescribing