Question

A 72-year-old woman with advanced pancreatic cancer is started on regular oral Morphine for pain. Which additional prescription is most appropriate to initiate at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A stimulant laxative, with or without a softener

Answer

Regular Metoclopramide only

Answer

No additional medication

Answer

A benzodiazepine as a sedative

Answer

An NSAID as mandatory co-prescription

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with advanced pancreatic cancer is started on regular oral Morphine for pain. Which additional prescription is most appropriate to initiate at the same time?