Morphine peak 20 min Trade Name n / a Onset rapid Classification Opioid analgesic Duration 4-5 hrs dose 2mg / 4mg Route IVP Time / frequency PRN Pain Normal dosage range administer 2.5-15 mg over 4-5 min. Rapid administration may lead to increased respiratory depression, hypotension, and circulatory collapse For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and / or solutions solution is colorless; do not administer discolored solution.
Morphine peak 20 min Trade Name n / a Onset rapid Classification Opioid analgesic Duration 4-5 hrs dose 2mg / 4mg Route IVP Time / frequency PRN Pain Normal dosage range administer 2.5-15 mg over 4-5 min. Rapid administration may lead to increased respiratory depression, hypotension, and circulatory collapse For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and / or solutions solution is colorless; do not administer discolored solution.
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Morphine peak 20 min Trade Name n / a Onset rapid Classification Opioid analgesic Duration 4-5 hrs dose 2mg / 4mg Route IVP Time / frequency PRN Pain Normal dosage range administer 2.5-15 mg over 4-5 min. Rapid administration may lead to increased respiratory depression, hypotension, and circulatory collapse For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and / or solutions solution is colorless; do not administer discolored solution.
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morphine n/a Opioid analgesic 2mg/4mg IVP PRN Pain Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range 20 min rapid 4-5 hrs Usual starting dose for moderate to severe pain in opioid- naive patients--4-10 mg q 3-4 hr. Rate: Administer 2.5-15 mg over 4-5 min. Rapid administration may lead to increased respiratory depression, hypotension, and circulatory collapse Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions Pain Solution is colorless; do not administer discolored solution. Dilute with at least 5 ml of sterile water or 0.9% NaCl for injection to a concentration of 0.5-5 mg/ml Y-Site Incompatibility: amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate, azithromycin, cefepime, doxorubicin liposome, minocycline, phenytoin, sargramostim Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on) (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alters the Hypersensitivity, Some products contain tartrazine, perception of and response to painful stimuli while bisulfites, or alcohol and should be avoided in patients with producing generalized CNS depression known hypersensitivity Common side effects confusion, sedation, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, hypotension, constipation Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine medicines (ask patient specifically) May ↑ plasma amylase and lipase levels Additive CNS depression with Tylenol3, Loratab, Ativan,, phenytoin Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication Instruct pt on when and how to ask for pain medication and how to rate pain on a scale of one to ten. Advise to change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension. Encourage pt to turn cough and deep breathe to prevent atelectasis. Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this med? Check after giving Assess type, location, and intensity of pain If respiratory rate is <10/min, assess level of Decrease in severity of prior to and 20 min (peak) following IV sedation. Toxicity (administer Narcan) pain without a administration. Assess level of significant alteration in consciousness, blood pressure, pulse, and level of consciousness respirations before and periodically during or respiratory status administration. Assess bowel function routinely.