A 72-year-old woman receiving palliative care has chronic kidney disease and becomes increasingly confused after starting regular Morphine. What is th...

Question

A 72-year-old woman receiving palliative care has chronic kidney disease and becomes increasingly confused after starting regular Morphine. What is the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

Morphine metabolites accumulating due to renal impairment

Answer

Morphine has no CNS side effects

Answer

Progression of her underlying cancer only

Answer

Acute stroke due to uncontrolled hypertension

Answer

Serotonin syndrome

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid toxicity in renal impairment

A 72-year-old woman receiving palliative care has chronic kidney disease and becomes increasingly confused after starting regular Morphine. What is the most likely explanation?