Morphine

Question 1

Morphine Class:

Answer 1

Opioid Analgesic

Question 2

Morphine Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Morphine 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 Adult Dose:

Answer 4

0.1 mg/kg to a maximum of 10mg IV/IM/SC/IO

Question 5

Morphine Pediatric Dose:

Answer 5

0.1 - 0.2 mg/kg / dose IV, IO, IM, SC every 5 minutes titrated to max. of 5 mg