A Patient Is Postoperative and Was Prescribed Morphine Intravenously Using

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient is postoperative and was prescribed morphine intravenously using a patient-controlled analgesic pump.Which of the following side effects related to the respiratory system may occur?

• A)May induce an increase in ventilation.
• B)May block Beta₂ stimulation resulting in bronchospasm.
• C)May increase tidal volume and respiratory rate.
• D)May depress the central nervous system leading to respiratory depression.

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