AANP Conference Coverage
Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain: Are You Following the Full Clinical Process?
In an interview with Consultant360 about his American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2025 National Conference presentation, Randall Hudspeth, PhD, MS, APRN-CNP, FAANP, described how the landscape of opioid prescribing has shifted from specialty pain clinics to primary care settings. As more patients with acute pain present in general practice—and as regulatory expectations grow—clinicians must follow a clearly defined sequence that includes patient assessment, informed consent, baseline screening, and a monitored trial period. This quiz assesses your familiarity with Dr Hudspeth’s recommendations on both safe prescribing and legal protection in acute care settings.