Asked by Ethan Ainley on May 13, 2024
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A postoperative patient is receiving morphine sulfate from a patient-controlled analgesia device.On assessment,the nurse notes that the patient's respirations are depressed.The nurse realizes the effect of morphine sulfate infusion can be labeled as which of the following?
A) Toxic
B) Allergic
C) Therapeutic
D) Idiosyncratic
Morphine Sulfate
A powerful opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain by altering the perception and response to pain signals.
Patient-Controlled Analgesia
A method of pain management that allows patients to administer their own pain relief medication through a pump.
Respirations Depressed
A medical condition where breathing becomes slower and less effective, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the body.
- Detail the various reactions and outcomes from drug administration, involving allergic reactions, toxicity, adverse effects, and peculiar idiosyncratic responses.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the various reactions and outcomes from drug administration, involving allergic reactions, toxicity, adverse effects, and peculiar idiosyncratic responses.
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