Question

Adminster Morphine sulfate 4mg IV push through a locked portacath . The client weighs 70kg and has a postoperative pain

1. what is the drug classlfication

2. why is the drug being given?

3. Is it a propriate situation?

4. is it safe for the client?

5. Can you give the drug IV push

6. How fast can you administer the drug?

Answer 1

1.Morphine is classified under Opioid Analgesics

2.It is generally indicated to treat pain.Pain which is moderate to severe like post operative patient are given this drug to relieve pain

3.It is appropriate to administer this drug in post operative patient for effective pain management if the patient is mental sound or without any cognitive impairment

4.Adminisitration of this drug via portacath is little risk at this time because this medication an cause respiratory depression ,edema .So it has to be administered with great caution .

5.It can be be administered intravenously only after dilution with normal saline .

6.It has to administered in a time of about 4-5 minutes slowly.