These patients are at higher risk for opioid induced respira

These patients are at higher risk for opioid induced respiratory depression: Select one: Patients who are very young Patients who are morbidly obese Elderly patients A and C All of the above

Solution

The correct answer is option \'e\': All of the above

Very young patients often have breathing problems during sleep and unconcious state and are hence are at a high risk.

Elderly patients are also at a high risk for the same above reason, plus because of their general state of health which includes:

- Albumin level >30 g/L
- Blood urea nitrogen level >30 mg/dL and
- Dependent functional status

Morbidly obese patients are at high risk due to the presence of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Congestive heart failure and Severe Systemic Disease prevalent in them.

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