Chronic Administration of Meperidine Should Be Avoided for Which Reason

question 2

Multiple Choice

Chronic administration of meperidine should be avoided for which reason?

• A) greater risk of drug dependence than with other opioids
• B) auto-induction of drug metabolism enzymes
• C) development of pharmacodynamic drug tolerance
• D) increased suicidal ideations
• E) accumulation of a toxic metabolite

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