Question

A 58-year-old woman with symptomatic osteoarthritis asks about starting chronic opioids for knee pain. According to CDC 2022 guidance, what is the first principle?

Accepted Answer

Use nonpharmacologic and nonopioid therapies first; weigh benefits and risks if considering opioids

Answer

Initiate ER/LA opioids for chronic pain

Answer

Set fixed opioid dose ceilings for all

Answer

Prescribe opioids PRN without follow-up

Answer

Avoid PDMP review to reduce bias

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman with symptomatic osteoarthritis asks about starting chronic opioids for knee pain. According to CDC 2022 guidance, what is the first principle?