Morphine Drug Card Flashcards

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1
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Generic name

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Morphine

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Class

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Narcotic

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Action

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  • Central nervous system depressant
  • Causes peripheral vasodilation
  • Decreases sensitivity to pain
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4
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Indications

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Severe pain

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contraindications

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Head injury
Volume depletion
Undiagnosed abdominal pain
History of hypersensitivity to the medication

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Precautions

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Respiratory depression (naloxone should be available)
Hypotension
Nausea

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Side Effects

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dizziness

Altered level of consciousness

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Adult dosage

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Intravenous: 2 - 5 mg followed by 2 mg every few minutes until the pain is relieved or until respiratory depression ensues.

Intramuscular: 5 - 15 mg based on patient’s weight

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Adult Route

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IV, IM, IO

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