Which of the following is not a contraindication in the therapy with opioids_____________?
Correct answer: D. Use in severe constant pain
- A. Use in head injury patient
- B. use in impaired pulmonary function
- C. Use of agonist with mixed agonist-antagonist
- D. Use in severe constant pain
Explanation
Severe constant pain is an indication for opioid analgesia, whereas head injury and impaired pulmonary function increase the danger of respiratory depression or raised intracranial pressure. Combining an opioid agonist with a mixed agonist-antagonist can also precipitate withdrawal or reduce analgesia.
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