Discuss managing chronic back pain due to arthritis


Problem: A 71-year-old female presents to you as her health care provider to discuss managing her chronic back pain due to arthritis. She has tried taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen, but they do not adequately control her pain. You have decided that the benefits of taking oxycodone (an opioid) outweigh the risks. Which of the following management plans is the best initial approach to her management? Group of answer choices Start with a short-acting opioid along with Tylenol (acetaminophen) to augment pain control Start with a long-acting opioid along with Tylenol (acetaminophen) to augment pain control Use only a short-acting opioid for pain Use only a long-acting opioid for pain

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