What is the opioid limit for treating minor pain?

When it comes to treating minor pain, the guideline suggests that opioids should not be prescribed at all, which is why the correct answer is 0 MME. This is based on the understanding that for minor pain, there are typically more effective and safer alternatives available for management that do not carry the risks associated with opioid use, including dependence and potential misuse.

The emphasis is on using non-opioid analgesics and non-pharmacological methods for managing minor pain, which can effectively address discomfort without the complications that often accompany opioid therapy. Hence, prescribing opioids in such scenarios is considered inappropriate, reinforcing the guideline of maintaining a zero MME limit for treating minor pain.