A 70-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer is starting regular oral Morphine for pain. She has no current bowel problems. What else should you ...

Question

A 70-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer is starting regular oral Morphine for pain. She has no current bowel problems. What else should you routinely prescribe?

Accepted Answer

Regular stimulant and softening laxatives to prevent constipation

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No additional medication is needed initially

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High-dose antiemetic prophylaxis only

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Long-term antibiotics

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High-fibre supplements only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid-induced constipation

A 70-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer is starting regular oral Morphine for pain. She has no current bowel problems. What else should you routinely prescribe?