The client is experiencing mild pain secondary to a minor ankle sprain. Which is the drug class of choice for the client's pain?
1. Nonopioid analgesics
2. Opioid analgesics
3. Adjuvant analgesics
4. Patient-controlled analgesics
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Nonopioid analgesics are the drug of choice for mild pain.
Rationale 2: Opioid analgesics are the drug of choice for severe pain, not for mild pain.
Rationale 3: Adjuvant analgesics are usually used for pain that is neuropathic in nature.
Rationale 4: Patient-controlled analgesics are for moderate-to-severe pain.
Global Rationale: Nonopioid analgesics are the drug of choice for mild pain. Opioid analgesics are the drug of choice for severe pain, not for mild pain. Adjuvant analgesics are usually used for pain that is neuropathic in nature. Patient-controlled analgesics are for moderate-to-severe pain.
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