RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2164 of 2368

A child has severe postoperative pain, and an opioid is ordered. Which opioid is generally the choice for pediatric clients?

  1. Codeine
  2. Tramadol
  3. Morphine
  4. Fentanyl
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Correct answer: Morphine

Morphine or hydromorphone are generally chosen because codeine, tramadol, and fentanyl may be metabolized rapidly in children, raising risks.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Planning Care for the Ill Child: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026