Delta is an 88-year-old patient who has mild low-back pain. What guidelines should be followed when prescribing pain management for Delta?
A) Keep the dose of oxycodone low to prevent development of tolerance.
B) Acetaminophen is the first-line drug of choice.
C) Avoid prescribing NSAIDs.
D) Add in a short-acting benzodiazepine for a synergistic effect on pain.
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