Question

A 62-year-old on chronic opioids for osteoarthritis requests dose escalation. Which CDC recommendation applies?

Accepted Answer

Use immediate-release formulations and avoid rapid dose escalation; reassess benefits/risks regularly

Answer

Prefer extended-release/long-acting opioids to reduce addiction risk

Answer

Co-prescribe benzodiazepines to aid sleep

Answer

Escalate to >= 90 MME/day for better pain control

Answer

Skip PDMP review to reduce bias

Practice question

A 62-year-old on chronic opioids for osteoarthritis requests dose escalation. Which CDC recommendation applies?