Morphine Sulfate

Morphine Sulfate: Side effect/adverse reactions

1. Respiratory depression 2. Sedation 3. Bradycardia 4. Hypotension 5. Constipation 6. Urine retention

Morphine Sulfate: Assessment/Implementation

1.Assess type, location, and intensity of pain before and 1 hr after administration. 2. Assess BP, pulse, and respirations 3. Assess urine output to detect retention 4. Assess bowel function routinely due to constipation

Morphine Sulfate: Patient Teaching

1.Avoid alcohol & other CNS depressants during drug therapy. 2. Take with food to minimize nausea 3. Report shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 4. change position slowely

Morphine Sulfate: Main Action

Alters the perception of and response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression

Morphine Sulfate: Evaluation

Decrease in severity of pain w/o a significant alteration in LOC or respiratory status.

Morphine Sulfate: Classification

Opioid Analgesic

Morphine Sulfate: Indications

Relieve acute or chronic moderate to severe pain