For which of the following children would nonopioid analgesics be recommended?
A) A child with juvenile arthritis
B) A child with end-stage cancer
C) A child with a broken arm
D) A child with severe postoperative pain
A
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Nonopioid analgesics may be used to treat mild to moderate pain, often for conditions such as arthritis; joint, bone, and muscle pain; headache; dental pain; and menstrual pain. Opioid analgesics are typically used for moderate to severe pain as can occur with cancer, broken bones, and postoperative healing.
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