A 29-year-old postpartum woman requests opioids for back pain 2 weeks after delivery. History of OUD in remission. Which aligns with CDC prescribing g...

Question

A 29-year-old postpartum woman requests opioids for back pain 2 weeks after delivery. History of OUD in remission. Which aligns with CDC prescribing guidance?

Accepted Answer

Use nonopioid therapies first and, if needed, prescribe lowest effective dose of immediate-release opioids for shortest duration

Answer

Prescribe ER/LA opioids initially

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Provide 30-day supply to avoid refill burden

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No need to check PDMP or discuss risks

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Co-prescribe benzodiazepine for sleep

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

A 29-year-old postpartum woman requests opioids for back pain 2 weeks after delivery. History of OUD in remission. Which aligns with CDC prescribing guidance?