Morphine Sulfate

Question 1

Morphine Sulfate: Class

Answer 1

Opioid analgesic, Schedule 2 drug

Question 2

Morphine Sulfate: Mechanism of action

Answer 2

Alleviates pain through CNS actions.
Suppresses fear/anxiety center in the brain
Depresses brain stem respiratory centers
Increases peripheral venous capacitance and decreases venous return
Decreases preload and after load, decreasing myocardial oxygen demand

Question 3

Morphine Sulfate: Indications

Answer 3

Analgesia for moderate to severe acute and chronic pain
Severe CHF, pulmonary Edema
Chest pain associated with acute MI

Question 4

Morphine Sulfate: Dosages and administration

Answer 4

Adult:
0.1mg/kg up to 10mg total dose. IV,IO,SC,IM
Pedi:
0.1-0.2mg/kg every 5 min up to 5mg total dose. IV,IO,IM,SC