Mr.Wesley has been receiving morphine around the clock for post-operative pain.What is the effect of opioids on sleep?

A) They increase REM sleep.
B) They increase NREM sleep.
C) They decrease REM sleep.
D) They decrease NREM sleep.

Decrease REM Sleep

A reduction in the phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, which is associated with vivid dreaming.

Morphine

A powerful opioid analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy, used to relieve severe pain.

Opioids

are a class of drugs that include both illegal drugs like heroin and prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone and morphine, used primarily for pain relief but have a high potential for addiction.