Problem: When writing for opioids for acute post-surgical pain which of the following is the most effective way to prescribe? Group of answer choices
1. Write the patient for a 30 day supply of short acting opioid (ie: norco 1-2 Q4 hrs prn pain)
2. Write the patient for a 15 day supply of a combination of short and long acting opioid (ie. Extended release morphine 15 mg Q12 hrs and norco 1-2 Q4 hrs prn pain)
3. Write the patient for 15 day supply of just short acting opioid for acute pain. Looking for Assignment Help?
4. Write the patient for 3-5 day supply of short acting opioid and limit the pills to 20-30 tabs
5. Write the patient for a 3-5 day supply of long acting opioid and limit to just enough for those days?