An older patient has been treated with acetaminophen for chronic pain, and it is no longer effective. What would be the next drug of choice for this patient?
A) Codeine
B) Ibuprofen
C) Oxycodone
D) Morphine patch
B
Feedback:
NSAIDs are the next drug of choice when treating pain in the elderly. If the first NSAID is not effective, a different NSAID should be used prior to administering an opioid.
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