A patient complained of severe lower back pain. He states that the pain is from a car accident in 2012, and that it flairs up and he needs pain medications. He also tells you that he has a high pain tolerance, and that when he gets pain meds he requires the higher doses.

Since she is having difficulty sleeping at night, she is requesting a "sleeping pill."

1. What would be your response?

2. If you decide to prescribe something for her, what would be the first line?

3. What patient education needs completed for this intervention?