If Interventions to Resolve the Cause of Pain (E

Multiple Choice

If interventions to resolve the cause of pain (e.g., rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are insufficient, pain medications are given based on the severity of pain. Drugs are given in which order of use?

A) NSAIDs, opiates, corticosteroids
B) Low-dose opiates, salicylates, increased dose of opiates
C) Opiates, non-opiates, increased dose of non-opiate
D) Non-opiate, increased dose of non-opiate, opiate