It is determined that a step 3 drug as proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO)is necessary for a patient whose cancer pain is unrelieved by step 2 drugs.Which is an appropriate drug and route for this patient?

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Oral morphine is the appropriate drug for step 3 pain management according to WHO guidelines. Intramuscular meperidine and intravenous oxymorphone are less commonly used and associated with greater risk of side effects. Oral codeine is a step 2 drug and thus not appropriate for this patient.

It Is Determined That a Step 3 Drug as Proposed