A 34-year-old with opioid-naïve acute low back pain is prescribed oxycodone. According to CDC 2022, what is prudent prescribing?...

Question

A 34-year-old with opioid-naïve acute low back pain is prescribed oxycodone. According to CDC 2022, what is prudent prescribing?

Accepted Answer

Use lowest effective dose and duration; reassess before ≥50 MME/day

Answer

Initiate ER/LA opioid for rapid relief

Answer

Co-prescribe benzodiazepine for sleep

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Set fixed dose ≥90 MME/day to control pain

Answer

Avoid discussing risks to prevent nocebo effect

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