Why Is Morphine Contraindicated in the Patient with Pancreatitis

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why is morphine contraindicated in the patient with pancreatitis?

• A) Demerol (meperidine)is less expensive.
• B) Tylenol is more effective at managing this type of pain.
• C) Morphine may cause spasms of the sphincter of Oddi.
• D) These patients do not experience pain.

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