Pharmacology · single question
Same patient with methamphetamine abuse history presents with dental pain. Each of the following may be prescribed for pain control, EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: D. Hydrocodone
- A. Ibuprofen (NSAID) is an appropriate non-opioid analgesic.
- B. Acetaminophen is an appropriate non-opioid analgesic.
- C. Naproxen (NSAID) is also appropriate.
- D. Correct (EXCEPT). Hydrocodone is an opioid; prescribing opioids to a patient with substance-abuse history risks misuse and should be avoided — so it is the exception.