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This is a hypothetical scenario if an elderly pt is hypotensive eg bp in recent days 116/59, 107/59, 104/69, 112/69, 102/62 & 106/70 & is in pain could regular hydromorphione lower bp too much or affect other vital signs if pt has pneumonia & sepsis?
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Yes it can: Hydromorphone is respiratory depressant and can make a patient with pneumonia and sepsis worse and can cause low blood pressure
Answered 11/28/2017
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It could but: This is too many variables. You need to discuss with your physician Try to avoid narcotics if you can
Answered 11/9/2015
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