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You are teaching a new NP student about the stepped approach to pain management. If interventions to resolve the cause of pain (e.g., rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are insufficient, pain medications are given based on the severity of pain. Which progression correctly follows evidence-based guidelines?

When initiating buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, timing of the first dose is critical. When should treatment begin?

A 67-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis has been on 10 mg of prednisone daily for the past 6 months. At today’s visit, they report back pain and have a slight stooped posture. What long-term complication should the clinician suspect and evaluate for?

A 42-year-old male experiences recurrent headaches in temporal clusters. Which preventative treatment reflects best practice based on evidence?

A 58-year-old patient with generalized anxiety disorder has been taking alprazolam 1 mg three times daily for the past 10 years. During a routine visit, they express interest in discontinuing the medication. What is the most appropriate initial strategy to minimize withdrawal symptoms and ensure a safe taper?

Generally intoxication of one party renders a contract void.

It is legal to make material misrepresentations in a contract.

Courts will enforce contracts that have an illegal purpose. 

Consideration refers to each party having a chance to think about the terms of the contract. 

 If the contract is based on a fundamental factual error by both parties, the contract is voidable by either one.