15th February 2025

An 88-year-old woman is admitted to hospital for an elective hip replacement.

An 88-year-old woman is admitted to hospital for an elective hip replacement. The surgery goes to plan, although she reports significant pain post-operatively. That evening, her daughter visits and is concerned that her mother has become withdrawn and sleepy, compared to her usual gregarious self. 

You review the medication chart for any contributing factors for this presentation. Which is the most likely candidate?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.