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28th February 2024

A 65-year-old female has been admitted to the care of the elderly ward following a total hip replacement.

A 65-year-old female has been admitted to the care of the elderly ward following a total hip replacement. For pain control, she is prescribed regular paracetamol (1 g QDS), modified-release oral morphine tablets (15 mg BD) with PRN oramorph (5 mg/2.5 mls) for breakthrough pain.

Considering the pain relief medication that she has been prescribed, what would be the most common adverse effect that the patient might complain about?

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