13th July 2026

You are asked to prescribe an appropriate analgesic for Katerina, an 83-year-old female who has been admitted with a fall and sustained a fractured clavicle.

You are asked to prescribe an appropriate analgesic for Katerina, an 83-year-old female who has been admitted with a fall and sustained a fractured clavicle. She has a background of chronic kidney disease stage 5. In selecting an analgesic for this patient, what specific pharmacokinetic properties should be considered to minimise accumulation?

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