Question

A 76-year-old man with metastatic lung cancer has severe background pain despite regular oral Morphine. He is struggling to swallow tablets. What is the most appropriate next step in analgesia?

Accepted Answer

Convert to an equivalent dose of subcutaneous Morphine via syringe driver

Answer

Stop opioids and use NSAIDs only

Answer

Switch to Codeine as a weaker opioid

Answer

Increase Paracetamol alone

Answer

Offer only non-pharmacological therapies

Practice question

A 76-year-old man with metastatic lung cancer has severe background pain despite regular oral Morphine. He is struggling to swallow tablets. What is the most appropriate next step in analgesia?