MSK 09: Acute Pain Management in Ambulatory Patients

Question 1

Drugs to Avoid

Answer 1

• combination products – prescribe acetaminophen separately to allow minimal opioid use
• avoid codeine – metabolism issues, OTC availability

Question 2

Acute Treatment

Answer 2

• codeine – Tylenol No. 2 and 3 (Lenoltec), Tylenol No. 4 (Lenoltec), Empracet (Emtec)
• oxycodone – Percocet Demi, Percocet, Oxy-IR, Supeudol
• tramadol – Tramacet
• morphine – MS-IR, Statex, M.O.S. Sulfate
• hydromorphone – dilaudid

Question 3

CPP Rx Required

Answer 3

• Tylenol No. 4 (Lenoltec)
• oxycodone – Percocet Demi, Percocet, Oxy-IR, Supeudol
• morphine – MS-IR, Statex, M.O.S. Sulfate
• hydromorphone – dilaudid