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1
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Action of morphine

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Binds with opid receptors in CNS
Alters pain perception, emotional response to pain.
Treatment for relief of moderate to severe pain acute or chronic pain, analgesia during labor

2
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Dose for morphine

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5-10 mg q3-4h PRN

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Side effects of morphine

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N & V, dizziness, drowsiness, facial flushing, constipation, hypotension, sedation, diaphoresis

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Contraindications

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Acute or severe asthma, GI obstruction, paralytic ileus, severe hepatic/renal impairment, severe respiratory depression

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Absorption of morphine

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Absorption - circulatory system
Metabolized- liver
Excreted- urine

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Nursing interventions for morphine

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Pt needs to be in recumbent position b4 receiving Rx
Assess onset, type, location, duration of pain
Obtain vs before & after Rx
If RR is below 12, withhold Rx, contact MD
Check output

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Teaching for morphine

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Rx should be taken b4 pain fully returns
Discomfort with injection
Become tolerance dependent
Avoid alcohol, other CNS drugs
Report to MD if ineffective pain control, constipation, urinary retention

IM injection- administer slowly

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Classification of morphine

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Narcotic agonist
Opiate analgesic
(schedule II)