Which statement accurately describes CME topics required for renewal?

• A. 2 hours in pain management
• B. 2 hours in education in pain management
• C. 2 hours in opioid use or addiction
• D. 2 hours in pain management or opioid use or addiction

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is that renewal CME must include topics related to pain management or opioid use/addiction, with a total of 2 hours. The best choice captures the full scope by saying you can complete 2 hours in pain management or opioid use or addiction. That wording means either topic can count toward the requirement, or you can cover both if you choose.

Why this is the best fit: it matches the idea that the 2-hour CME requirement is flexible to cover either subject (pain management or opioid use/addiction) rather than constraining you to only one specific topic. The other options are narrower: focusing only on pain management, only on pain-management education, or only on opioid use/addiction, whereas the rule allows any combination of those topics to satisfy the 2-hour requirement. This structure helps ensure clinicians stay informed about safe prescribing and addiction risks while giving practical choices for fulfilling the renewal requirement.