Analgesia

Question 1

No pain

Answer 1

Paracetamol 1 g up to
6-hourly oral PRN

Question 2

Mild pain

Answer 2

Paracetamol 1 g
6-hourly oral regular

Codeine 30mg up to
6-hourly oral PRN

Question 3

Severe pain

Answer 3

Co-codamol 30/500, 2 tablets
6-hourly oral regular

Morphine sulphate
10mg up to 6-hourly
oral PRN

Question 4

First line treatment for neuropathic pain

Answer 4

amitriptyline (10mg oral nightly) or pregabalin (75mg
oral 12-hourly)

Question 5

First line treatment for painful diabetic neuropathy

Answer 5

duloxetine (60mg oral daily

Question 6

How much paracetamol can you give in 24hrs

Answer 6

4g