Lethargic is on oxygen via nasal cannula

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An 84 year old female with a respiratory rate of 6 who is lethargic is on oxygen via nasal cannula. Reviewing her medical record the nurse sees that she has already been given Morphine Sulfate (Morphine) 6mg every 3 hours IVP, Furosemide (Lasix) 40mg IVP every 12 hours, and Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor) 25mg by mouth every day. What is the medication most likely to be ordered next by the physician?

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