Which of the following medications can help reduce acute dyspnea in a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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IV morphine is the best choice as it is a potent analgesic and can reduce dyspnea in patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. PO cortisone is not indicated for acute dyspnea and the other options (IM meperidine and IV propranolol) have no effect on dyspnea.

Which of the Following Medications Can Help Reduce Acute Dyspnea