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Pharmacologic Management of Cancer Pain
Anna Howard1, Jeannine M Brant2
1Billings Clinic Cancer Center, Billings, MT.
Objective:
To provide an overview of the pharmacologic management of cancer pain.
Data Sources:
Peer-reviewed articles, textbooks, Internet.
Conclusion:
Medications are the mainstay of cancer pain management. Evidence exists for multimodal use of opioids, non-opioids, and co-analgesics to optimally manage cancer pain.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Oncology nurses are the front line of pharmacologic pain management for patients. Patient education regarding analgesic administration and potential side effects is paramount to optimizing safe and effective pain management.
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