A Patient Is Being Switched from Hydromorphone to Methadone in an Attempt

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is being switched from hydromorphone to methadone in an attempt to achieve better pain control.How much should the dose of methadone be reduced when calculating the equianalgesic dose of the two drugs?

• A)0%
• B)20%
• C)50%
• D)90%

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