The following medications are prescribed by the health care provider for a middle-aged patient who uses long-acting morphine (MS Contin)for chronic back pain but still has ongoing pain. Which medication should the nurse question?

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Opioid agonist-antagonists can precipitate withdrawal if used in a patient who is physically dependent on mu agonist drugs such as morphine. The other medications are appropriate for the patient.

The Following Medications Are Prescribed by the Health Care Provider