Question

A 62-year-old with mechanical back pain requests opioid therapy. Which statement reflects current primary-care guidance?

Accepted Answer

If opioids used, prescribe immediate-release at lowest effective dose and reassess benefits/harms frequently

Answer

Initiate long-acting opioids for acute pain

Answer

Use opioids as first-line for chronic noncancer pain

Answer

Avoid checking PDMP before prescribing

Answer

Co-prescribe benzodiazepine for sleep

Practice question

A 62-year-old with mechanical back pain requests opioid therapy. Which statement reflects current primary-care guidance?