Morphine

Question 1

Morphine: generic name

Answer 1

Morphine sulfate

Question 2

Morphine: tradename

Answer 2

Morphine sulfate

Question 3

Morphine: class

Answer 3

Narcotic analgesic

Question 4

Morphine: action

Answer 4

An opium-derivative, narcotic analgesic, which is a CNS depressant. Inhibits perception of pain by binding to opiate receptors

Question 5

Morphine: indications

Answer 5

Analgesic of choice in pain associated with MI unresponsive to nitrates and acute injuries of extremities

Question 6

Morphine: contraindications

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity, hypotension, DLOC, upper airway obstruction, convulsive states, Head injuries, acute bronchial asthma

Question 7

Morphine: S. E.

Answer 7

CNS depression, hypotension, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, or tachycardia and HTN. N/V, respiratory depression and arrest

Question 8

Morphine: Adult dose

Answer 8

2-10mg IV/IO/IM titrated to obtain pain relief. Give in 2 mg increments q m

Question 9

Morphine: precautions

Answer 9

Administer slowly and titrate to effect. May cause apnea in asthmatic pts. Cautiously used in elderly, head injuries with ICP, COPD, severe hepatic or renal disease