What is the best analgesic schedule for a patient with chronic pain?
a. Around the clock
b. prn
c. qid
d. Only when pain is severe, to prevent tolerance
ANS: A
Around-the-clock pain management prevents pain. Any other schedule allows pain to recur between doses, and pain can get out of control and more difficult to manage.
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