A patient with chronic pain is prescribed morphine. Which side effect is most commonly associated with long-term opioid use?...

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A patient with chronic pain is prescribed morphine. Which side effect is most commonly associated with long-term opioid use?

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Constipation

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Nephrotoxicity

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Ototoxicity

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Respiratory depression

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Extrapyramidal symptoms

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing