Morphine Flashcards
1
Q
Morphine schedule
A
8
2
Q
Morphine Pregnancy Category
A
C
3
Q
Morphine MoA (lots –> CNS and CV)
A
Opioid analgesic
CNS Effects:
- depression (respiratory, CNS, cough reflex)
- Stimulation (mood, euphoria, vomitting, pupils)
CV:
- vasodilation (low BP)
- lower HR
4
Q
Morphine Uses (2)
A
- Pain relief
- Sedation to maintain/facilitate intubation
5
Q
Morphine Contraindications (3)
A
- Hypersensitivity
- Renal impairment/failure
- late 2nd stage labour
6
Q
Morphine Precautions (LOTS = 8)
A
- elderly
- low BP, respiratory depression
- asthma or respiratory track burns
- addiction or alcoholism
7
Q
Morphine Side effects (LOTS = 8)
A
CNS:
- drowsiness, depression, euphoria, N&V, pin-point pupils
CV: low BP, low HR
