Question

A 45-year-old man with advanced cirrhosis is prescribed morphine for severe pain. Which adjustment is recommended according to BNF advice in liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Use reduced doses and titrate carefully

Answer

Use high doses as normal

Answer

Avoid opioids entirely

Answer

Use a transdermal patch from the start

Answer

Switch to NSAIDs instead

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with advanced cirrhosis is prescribed morphine for severe pain. Which adjustment is recommended according to BNF advice in liver disease?