Risk factors predisposing a person to respiratory depression with the use of opioid analgesics include all of the following EXCEPT
a. renal dysfunction c. altered level of con-sciousness
b. normal liver function d. abdominal distention
B
A patient with normal liver functioning would not be predisposed to respiratory depression with the use of opioid analgesics.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1. 5 to 10 2. 20 to 30 3. 60 to 90 4. 90 to 120