morphine

Question 1

Action of morphine

Answer 1

Binds with opid receptors in CNS
Alters pain perception, emotional response to pain.
Treatment for relief of moderate to severe pain acute or chronic pain, analgesia during labor

Question 2

Dose for morphine

Answer 2

5-10 mg q3-4h PRN

Question 3

Side effects of morphine

Answer 3

N & V, dizziness, drowsiness, facial flushing, constipation, hypotension, sedation, diaphoresis

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

Acute or severe asthma, GI obstruction, paralytic ileus, severe hepatic/renal impairment, severe respiratory depression

Question 5

Absorption of morphine

Answer 5

Absorption - circulatory system
Metabolized- liver
Excreted- urine

Question 6

Nursing interventions for morphine

Answer 6

Pt needs to be in recumbent position b4 receiving Rx
Assess onset, type, location, duration of pain
Obtain vs before & after Rx
If RR is below 12, withhold Rx, contact MD
Check output

Question 7

Teaching for morphine

Answer 7

Rx should be taken b4 pain fully returns
Discomfort with injection
Become tolerance dependent
Avoid alcohol, other CNS drugs
Report to MD if ineffective pain control, constipation, urinary retention

IM injection- administer slowly

Question 8

Classification of morphine

Answer 8

Narcotic agonist
Opiate analgesic
(schedule II)