Morphine Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Opoid analgesic (Schedule II)
2
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Alleviates pain through CNS actions
Suppresses fear and anxiety centers in brain
Depresses brain stem respiratory centers
Increases peripheral venous capacitance and decreases venous return
Decreases preload and afterload decreasing myocardial oxygen demand
3
Q
Indications
A
Analgesia for pain
Severe CHF/Pulmonary Edema
Chest pain
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Head injury
Depressed respiratory drive
COPD
Hypotension
Hypovolemia
Undiagnosed abdominal pain
Pt taking MAOIs within 14 days
5
Q
Adult Chest Pain Dose
A
2 mg IV/IO every 5 minutes to max of 10 mg
6
Q
Adult Pain Management Dose
A
2 - 5 mg IV/IO every 3 - 5 min to max of 10mg
7
Q
Pediatric Pain Management Dose
A
0.1 - 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO/IM/SQ every 5 minutes to max of 5 mg
8
Q
Pregnancy Category
A
C
