Quizlet 10/22

Question 1

Morphine Sulfate: Contraindications

Answer 1

Head injury and /or decreased mental status, hypotension, abdominal pain associated with trauma (some EMS systems don’t permit use of morphine in undiagnosed abdominal pain of any origin.

Question 2

Morphine Sulfate: Dosage

Answer 2

2-5 mg slow IV push, titrated to effect. Max dose usually not to exceed 20 mg without OLMC approval. MS can be given IM.

Question 3

Morphine Sulfate: Indications

Answer 3

Pain, cardiac pain refractory to NTG, burns, acute pulmonary edema.

Question 4

Naloxone Hydrochloride: Contraindications

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Naloxone Hydrochloride: Dosage

Answer 5

0.1 - 2 mg(IV, IM, SQ, ETT, nasal), repeated to a max of 8 mg. Naloxone is shorter acting than most opiates, repeated doses may be required.

Question 6

Naloxone Hydrochloride: Indications

Answer 6

Symptomatic opiate overdose (respiratory depression), Clonidine overdose.