Morphine

Question 1

What is the drug classification of Morphine?

Answer 1

Narcotic Analgesic

Question 2

What is the action of Morphine on the body?

Answer 2

Potent analgesic that alters the perception of pain - it acts on the CNS by binding with opioid receptors in the brain

Question 3

What schedule is Morphine classified under?

Answer 3

Schedule 8 (Controlled Drugs)

Question 4

What are the side effects of Morphine? (7)

Answer 4

• Altered level of consciousness
• Respiratory depression
• Hypotension
• Nausea and vomiting
• Miosis
• Bradycardia
• Drowsiness

Question 5

What are the indications for administering Morphine? (1)

Answer 5

Significant pain

Question 6

What are the contraindications for administering Morphine? (4)

Answer 6

• Known severe allergic reaction
• Renal failure
• Patients < 1 year old
• Pregnant women > 20 weeks gestation in labour

Question 7

What are the precautions to consider when considering administering Morphine? (7)

Answer 7

• Elderly patients
• Hypotension
• Known narcotic addiction
• Respiratory tract burns
• Chest pain of a cardiac nature
• Respiratory depression / failure
• Concurrent MAOI therapy

Question 8

What is the onset time of Morphine administered via IV?

Answer 8

2 - 5 minutes

Question 9

What is the onset time of Morphine administered via IM?

Answer 9

5 - 10 minutes

Question 10

What is the half life of Morphine?

Answer 10

1 - 2 hours