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From what class is Morphine?
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Opiod Agonist.
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Morphine should not be given after_____ ______ surgery.
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Billiary tract
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What is an alternative opiod to administer to a pt with biliary colic??
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Meperidine
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What do OD symptoms look like?
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Pinpoint pupils
Respiratory depression Coma |
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What prevention steps should the nurse take for the pt taking morphine (analgesics)?
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Keep pt hydrated.
Must q4hr Monitor vitals Monitor I/O Check for bladder distention q4-6 hr |
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Pt is threatening to OD on morphine. What can the nurse do in this situation?
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Have Narcan (naloxone) and rescucitation equipment available
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What is Narcan (naloxone) and what does it do?
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An opiod antagonist.
Treats opiod narcotic OD (complete or partial reverse of s/s) |
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The nurse should stop morphine (opiods) when the respiratory rate is less than ___.
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12/min
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The nurse should palpate the abd to check for bladder distention every ____
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4 - 6 hrs
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Morphine treats ________ to _____ pain
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moderate to severe
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Why might morphine cause constipation/urine retention?
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Opiods decrease motility of the bowel. Affects peristalsis.
May also decrease urge to poop. |
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Meperidine should not be used for more than 48 hours because ______.
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there is a risk of neurotoxicity.
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A pt suffering s/s of neurotoxicity might be seizing, myoclonic(tremors) ______ or ______.
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Delirious or agitated
(accumulation of normeperidine) |
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Morphine can suppress the ______. Pts should be instructed to _______.
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Cough reflex.
cough regularly. (nurse should auscultate for crackles/instruct pt to hyrdate) |
