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actually, elderly patients are a precaution in giving all kinds of medicine because they tend to react more to them in smaller dosages compared to an adult. in addition, the side effects produced by these drugs in elderly people are more pronounced because they are not metabolized that fast in their bodies because of the aging process they undergo. due to this, we can also say that drug toxicity is more likely for them. in connection to morphine, it is usually administered in a lower dose because of its depressive effects on respiration and consciousness.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoMorphine is used for severe pain. It can be given in a liquid form and then it's called Roxanol. Roxanol is given to patients at the end of life to help ease pain, to help with shortness of breath, and to help with agitation.
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Why do doctors use sedation on patients?
To the best of my knowledge doctors use sedation on patients to make them sleep during an operation or a procedure. If patients were not sedated it would be very painful for them.
Does morhine use shorten a persons life?
Yes. Morphine in high doses or in continued use can cause necrosis of the brain. It basically kills off certain areas of the brain until one of these areas controls an important of the body like breathing. Doctors can prescribe morphine to terminal cancer patients to ease their pain near death.
Why do doctors use databases?
to track patients and their contact details
Who do nurses with?
Nurses work with doctors and patients. They use computers to keep patients' records and communicate with other health professionals.
Do doctors recommend use of massage recliners for patients with backaches?
Massage recliners are great for patients with backaches. Doctors recommend it in addition to using heat as well. If the pain is severe, see your doctor.
How do doctors use science to treat patients?
1.They use scientific equipments to keep the health records of patients.2.Theory of Radioactivity is used for treating cancer.
What is humor therapy?
It's a type of therapy mental doctors use. They use humor to help mental patients.
Why do people make morphine?
Morphine is used to make people not feel pain. It numbs your body and tends to cause people to fall asleep during surgery. Doctors use it when doing surgery. Dentists use it when taking wisdom teeth out.
Why do you think doctors try to use autografts rather than allograftson burn patients?
To be safe
What separation techniques do doctors use?
There is not enough information to describe what separation techniques doctors use. Doctors may use separation techniques to make diagnosis' or for sleeping disorders.
How do doctors use math?
Different types of doctor use math in different ways. Some use it to calculate medication doses. Some doctors do research and need it for statistics. Other doctors look at amounts radiation patients get and that requires math too.
What to use if allergic to morphine?
im allergic to morphine and even tho i hydrocodone(vicodin) and the sorts metabolize into morphine in the liver i can still take it or oxycodone(percocet) also the medicine hydromophone ( dilaudid) is good for heavy pain and is what hospitals give to patients allergic to morphine.
