The technique where the patient self-administers small doses of a pain medication (usually an opioid)at relatively frequent intervals to provide optimal pain relief is known commonly as

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The technique described in the question is commonly known as patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Option A (traditional oral pain medication) does not accurately describe the specific technique of self-administration at frequent intervals. Option B (intracranial drug delivery) and option D (continuous transdermal drug administration) refer to specific routes of drug administration and do not necessarily involve self-administration by the patient. Option E (none of the above are true) is not the correct answer as option C accurately describes the technique being asked about.

The Technique Where the Patient Self-Administers Small Doses of a Pain