Factors contributing to opioid intoxication
| FACTOR | RESPONDENTS, % |
|---|---|
| Patient took more than prescribed | 84 |
| Patient took alcohol or sedating drugs along with the opioid | 70 |
| Prescribed dose was too high | 34 |
| Patient injected, crushed, or snorted the tablet | 23 |
| Physician, nurse, or pharmacist did not take into account that the patient was at high risk of overdose (eg, elderly) | 17 |