Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Patients who require frequent or long-term use of opioids for pain management always
become addicted to them.
2. Terminally ill patients who require large doses of opioids for pain management should be
frequently assessed for signs and symptoms of addiction or dependence.
3. Hypnotics are prescribed to produce sleep.
4. Sedatives are an excellent first-line medication to use for pain relief.
5. The risk of respiratory depression that may occur with opioid use may be reduced when the
medication is titrated up appropriately. This means no abrupt or large incremental increase in
doses.

Answer 1

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
Analgesics would be first line for pain relief.
5. True