Pharmacology · single question
Immediately after an uncomplicated extraction a patient asks for an opioid for pain. The most appropriate first-line analgesic regimen is:
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Correct answer: B. Combination acetaminophen + ibuprofen
- A. Opioids are not first-line for routine post-extraction pain.
- B. Correct. Alternating/combined ibuprofen and acetaminophen is more effective than opioids for acute dental pain with fewer risks.
- C. Codeine is a less effective opioid with variable metabolism.
- D. Tramadol is not first-line and carries opioid-related risks.