After a patient has surgery, pain medication is usually routinely scheduled at first, and then it is tapered to an as-needed basis. Pain medication is administered in this way for what reasons? (Select all that apply.)
A. It ensures that the patient remains pain free.
B. It avoids peaks and troughs in the patient's drug blood level.
C. It keeps the drug at a steady state.
D. It provides a loading dose.
E. It prolongs the half-life of the drug.
Answer:
B. It avoids peaks and troughs in the patient's drug blood level.
C. It keeps the drug at a steady state.
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