University:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Course:
NURS 312 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2022
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1
Author:

Nesbyenvkk

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Morphine Sulfate MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ Opioid; Opioid Analgesic CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Binds with and activates opioid receptors in brain and spinal cord to produce analgesia and euphoria. Therapeutic Use Treatment of severe pain. Complications CNS: agitation, amnesia, anxiety, ataxia, chills, coma, confusion, decreased concentration, delerium; CV: bradycardia, cardiac arrest, edema, hypertension; GI: abdominal cramps or pain, anorexia, constipation Medication Administration PO: 5-30 mg q 3-4 hrs as needed IV 0.8-10 mg/hr increased as needed. Contraindications/Precautions Acute or severe bronchial asthma, paralytic ileus, acute alcoholism, alcohol withdrawal, seizure disorder, heart failure, injection site infection Interactions Anticholinergics, antihypertensive drugs, hydroxyzine Nursing Interventions Before administering, ensure that opioid antagonist and equipment for oxygen delivery and respiration are available. Monitor patient for excessive or persistent sedation and adjust dosage as needed. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Relief of pain ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES Warn patient against use of other sedatives or respiratory depressants during therapy. Instruct patient to take exactly as prescribed and not to change dosage without first consulting the prescriber. Tell patient to change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension.