12-11-2008, 07:50 PM
A 67-year-old man with newly diagnosed, widely metastatic prostate cancer is hospitalized for severe hip, chest wall, and shoulder pain. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and oxycodone“acetaminophen have not relieved his pain. Administration of intravenous morphine sulfate, 1 mg/h, is initiated, with a breakthrough dose of 2 mg/h, intravenously, as needed. His pain is well controlled after 2 days.
Which of the following is the most appropriate drug regimen for this patient after hospital discharge to the home?
A Controlled-released morphine sulfate twice daily and immediate-release morphine sulfate as needed
B Oxycodone“acetaminophen as needed
C Hydrocodone-acetaminophen as needed
D Controlled-release morphine sulfate twice daily and oxycodone as needed
Which of the following is the most appropriate drug regimen for this patient after hospital discharge to the home?
A Controlled-released morphine sulfate twice daily and immediate-release morphine sulfate as needed
B Oxycodone“acetaminophen as needed
C Hydrocodone-acetaminophen as needed
D Controlled-release morphine sulfate twice daily and oxycodone as needed