An 80-year-old woman is prescribed co-codamol 30/500 for osteoarthritis pain. She also takes paracetamol 1g four times a day. What is the most signifi...

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An 80-year-old woman is prescribed co-codamol 30/500 for osteoarthritis pain. She also takes paracetamol 1g four times a day. What is the most significant risk associated with this combination?

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Paracetamol overdose

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Respiratory depression

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Excessive sedation

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Opioid dependence

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Constipation

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An 80-year-old woman is prescribed co-codamol 30/500 for osteoarthritis pain. She also takes paracetamol 1g four times a day. What is the most significant risk associated with this combination?