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I'm allergic to morphine Demerol and codeine what's left?
i am a student and have just been assigned a 92 year old patient with an allergy to demerol and morphine. What would be safe for pain ?
Allergic to Demerol can you take Fentanyl?
If patient is truly allergic to either Demerol or Fentanyl (i.e. anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock), then give morphine. Both drugs mentioned above are synthetics, which are completely different family from morphine, which is an alkaloid. Hope this helps.
Demerol 50 mg instead Demerol 75 mg?
Demerol (meperidine) is an opioid analgesic used for pain relief. If a patient is prescribed 50 mg instead of 75 mg, it may indicate a need for lower dosing due to factors like increased sensitivity, potential side effects, or a doctor's decision to minimize opioid exposure. The adjustment can help manage pain effectively while reducing the risk of adverse effects or dependency. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.
What medications are used in patient-controlled analgesia systems?
The medications most commonly used in PCA pumps are synthetic, opium-like pain-relievers (opioids), usually morphine and meperidine (Demerol).
Is Demerol contraindicated for a patient receiving antiocoagulant therapy?
No
How do you give Demerol injections through IV?
You want to give Demerol over about two minutes because it can cause a burning sensation if pushed too fast. Sometimes, if the NS is running at a slow enough rate, you can push the Demerol into a port further away from the patient, allowing the IV fluids to slowly carry the Demerol into your patient.
What harm can morphine cause?
i am a sciatical patient ,i feel pains too much ,my doctor prescribed this medicine for me ;SKENAN L.P 10 MG COMPOSITION CONTAINS SULFATE OF MORPHIN,is thid harmful or has side effect
What is comparable to Demerol 50mg?
Demerol (meperidine) 50 mg is an opioid analgesic used for pain relief. Comparable medications include morphine, which is a more commonly used opioid, and hydromorphone, which is stronger on a milligram-per-milligram basis. Other alternatives may include fentanyl or oxycodone, depending on the specific pain management needs and patient circumstances. Always consult a healthcare professional for appropriate medication choices.
Once a hospice patient begins using morphine what is the time frame?
Using morphine as a drug does not tell what amount of time a person has to live. if admitted to hospice, usually the patient has 6 months or less to live. Morphine is used mainly to control pain.
What are nursing interventions when a patient is giving morphine?
moniter alergies and consticipation.
Does morphine make you high?
Morphine does not make you high. It just makes your body less vulnerable to "feeling" conditions. Which is why it is used to relax a patient dealing with pain. The absence of sensation can sometimes make a person believe there are in a "high" state.
What are enrolled nurse responsibilities when caring for a patient with a morphine infusion?
find it your self!
