A Client with Severe Pain from Spinal Stenosis Is Prescribed

A client with severe pain from spinal stenosis is prescribed Methadone. The nurse realizes that the advantages of this medication are what? (Select all that apply.)

A) Decrease in the need for antidepressant adjuvant medication
B) Less frequent dosing schedule
C) Long half-life
D) Inexpensive
E) Can be used for intermittent pain
F) Does not cause respiratory depression