Morphine Flashcards
1
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Morphine:class
A
narcotic analgesicopioid analgesic
2
Q
Morphine:route
A
IV
3
Q
Morphine:adult dose
A
2-4 mg slow IV push max of 20 mg
4
Q
Morphine:paid dose
A
0.1 mg/kg
5
Q
Morphine:drug action
A
alleviates painvasodilatordecreases cardiac workload and oxygen demanddecreases anxietyCNS depressant
6
Q
Morphine:indications
A
pain and anxiety secondary to AMIchest pain unrelieved by Nitropain controlpulmonary edema
7
Q
Morphine:precautions
A
monitor respiratory and B/P status closelyhave Narcan readily available
8
Q
Morphine:side effects
A
respiratory depressiondizzinesshypotensionbradycardianausea/vomitingitchingconstipation
9
Q
Morphine:contraindications
A
systolic B/P < 90 mmHgtraumatic brain injurysevere respiratory depression
10
Q
Morphine:antidote
A
Narcan 0.4 mg IN, IVP, IO titrated to effect up to 2 mg
