Chemical means of pain management include the use of opioids and nonopioids. A valuable nonopioid analgesic in the treatment of certain levels of cancer pain is
a. steroids.
b. acetaminophen.
c. codeine.
d. morphine.
B
Valuable nonopioid analgesic in the treatment of certain levels of cancer pain are acetaminophen; aspirin; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen.
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