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Learning Objectives
Describe the underlying pathophysiology of pain.
Outline the different types of pain.
Discuss the mechanism of action and clinical use of opioids in the management of pain.
Compare and contrast other analgesic agents that can be used in a multimodal approach to pain management, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants, and local anesthetics.
Analyze approaches to multimodal pharmacotherapy for pain management.