Pharmacology & Prescribing — PSA MCQ

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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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Correct answer: D — Constipation

While respiratory depression is a serious adverse effect (particularly acute overdose), chronic opioid use commonly causes constipation, requiring prophylactic laxatives. Extrapyramidal symptoms are linked with antipsychotics. Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity are not typical of opioids.

Reference: BNF Analgesics