Prescribing opioid for acute-short-term pain management

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Access your state's opioid guidelines and the CDC's Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain. What are the ethical and legal concerns to consider when prescribing an opioid for acute, short-term pain management? Using these same guidelines, consider if the legal and ethical concerns change when prescribing an opioid for the management of long-term, chronic pain? If so, how? Based on the guidelines reviewed, what opioid would you recommend for treating Javier's pain and why? What resources are available to help ensure safe prescribing for this patient? Are there any database checks required by your state to help you identify potential issues with drug diversion? What patient education would you need to provide to Javier regarding the opioid prescription?

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