The predominant cause of morbidity and mortality from pure opioid overdoses is respiratory compromise. Less commonly, acute lung injury, status epilepticus, and cardiotoxicity occur in the overdose setting.
For more on the mortality and morbidity associated with opioid overdose, read here.
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Cite this: Mary L. Windle. Fast Five Quiz: Do You Know Best Practices for Opioid Use and How to Confront Abuse? - Medscape - Sep 21, 2016.
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