Analytical Considerations When Monitoring Pain Medications by LC-MS/MS
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چکیده
Urine drug testing of patients on chronic opioid therapy is a recognized component of the standard of care for this population [1-3]. Because a significant portion of this population experiences symptoms of other conditions including anxiety and depression, treatment often involves multiple medications. Additionally, a small percentage of these people take non-prescribed medications and/or illicit substances [4-10].
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