Morphine

Question 1

Morphine Drug Class

Answer 1

Opioid Analgesic

Question 2

Morphine Adverse Effects

Answer 2

• Decreased LOC
• Respiratory depression
• Hypotension
• Nausea and Vomiting

Question 3

Morphine Contraindications

Answer 3

• Allergy
• Altered LOC (exception - Post intubation sedation)
• Pregnant women >20 weeks gestation
• <40 weeks

Question 4

Morphine Preparation

Answer 4

• 10mg in 1mL

- Mix with 9mL NaCl to make 10mg in 10mL (IV only)

Question 5

Morphine Use

Answer 5

• Pain management
• Palliative care
• ROSC or post intubation/SGA insertion
• Distress/pain post transcutaneous pacing and capture