ABEM HPM Practice Questions - ABEM Hospice And Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Certification (HPM) Exam

According to the WHO analgesic ladder, what is the recommended FIRST step for mild cancer pain?

Strong opioid such as morphine Non-opioid (acetaminophen or NSAID) with or without an adjuvant Weak opioid such as codeine Methadone

Correct Answer:

Non-opioid (acetaminophen or NSAID) with or without an adjuvant

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