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Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 MCCQE Question # 10 Topic 2 Discussion

MCCQE Exam Topic 2 Question 10 Discussion:
Question #: 10
Topic #: 2

A 37-year-old man presents with chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain following a workplace injury 4 years ago. He has a history of alcohol misuse and PTSD related to the incident. Current medications (acetaminophen, naproxen, amitriptyline, gabapentin) provide inadequate pain relief. He requests oxycodone after self-trialing it with temporary benefit. After history and physical assessment, which one of the following is the best next step?


A.

Ordering repeat imaging of the spine and shoulder to confirm the diagnosis.


B.

Prescribing a low-dose, long-acting opioid and reassessing in 1 week for effectiveness.


C.

Prescribing a short course of a short-acting opioid to be used only as needed.


D.

Referring the patient to substance use and mental health support services.


E.

Prescribing cannabis.


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