Which drug is usually the best choice for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for a child in the immediate postoperative period?
a. Codeine
b. Morphine
c. Methadone
d. Meperidine
ANS: B
The most commonly prescribed medications for PCA are morphine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl. Parenteral use of codeine is not recommended. Methadone is not available in parenteral form in the United States. Meperidine is not used for continuous and extended pain relief.
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