Question 232 · LEK · Opioids
A 53-year-old man fell from a tree. He rates his pain as 7 on the NRS scale. Select the optimal pain management in this case:
- A. a non-opioid analgesic only.
- B. only metamizole.
- C. a strong opioid, e.g., fentanyl.
- D. only paracetamol and metamizole.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Match the pain intensity on the NRS to the analgesic step used in trauma care.
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