Summative Assessment: Pain Management Case Study
Case Questions
You have decided to prescribe an opioid analgesic for this patient. What analgesic would you prescribe, and why?
Access your state’s prescribing guidelines. Based on these guidelines, how many days of the opioid would you provide? What resources are available to help you prescribe safely for this patient? Are there any database checks required by your state to help you identify potential issues with drug diversion? Summarize your state’s opioid prescribing guidelines.
What are some additional nonpharmacological comfort measures to recommend for this patient?
