ABSTRACT
From the above list select the opioid that best corresponds to each of the following potency ratios (where morphine has a potency of one):
(i) 0.1 (ii) 2-3 (iii) 5-10 (iv) 100-150.
3. MCQ – Side-effects that may occur when opioids are initially taken by opioid-naïve patients or when the opioid dose is escalated rapidly are least likely to include: (a) Confusion and hallucinations (b) Diarrhoea (c) Myoclonus (d) Nausea and vomiting (e) Sedation.
