Why is morphine contraindicated in the patient with pancreatitis?
a. Demerol (meperidine) is less expensive.
b. Tylenol is more effective at managing this type of pain.
c. Morphine may cause spasms of the sphincter of Oddi.
d. These patients do not experience pain.
ANS: C
A common complaint is constant, severe pain; in such cases, meperidine (Demerol) PCA is often administered. Morphine may cause spasms of the sphincter of Oddi.
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