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True statement regarding neuraxial opioids for labor and delivery is

Opioids should never be used as a sole agent

Most common side effect is fetal bradycardia

Intrathecal morphine is associated with quick peak in concentration and early onset maternal respiratory depression

Systemic absorption is similar to intramuscular

High-Yield Explanation

Most common side effect of opioids is pruritis. Since epidural space contains extensive vascular plexus systemic absorption is similar to intramuscular injection.

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