Why might a physician be reluctant to prescribe an opioid analgesic for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
a. Opioid agonists depress respiratory function.
b. Opioid agonists cause memory loss, making someone likely to overdose if the person forgot taking the medication earlier.
c. Opioids have high abuse potential.
d. Opioids drugs are less effective for pain in those with COPD.
Ans: A
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