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5 Drug Interactions Residents Overlook in Opioid Care
Residents often miss crucial drug interactions in opioid regimens, leading to preventable respiratory depression and other complications. 1 in 7 postoperative opioid prescriptions is paired with a medication that can double the risk of respiratory depression, according to recent hospital audits. Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only