Effects of Morphine include(s):-
A. Peripheral vasodilatationB. Decrease intracranial tension
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Decrease in gastrointestinal secretion
E. Respiratory function is not altered.
Answer. A. Peripheral vasodilatation; (C)
Nausea and vomiting; (D)Decrease in gastrointestinal secretion
Morphine
is contraindicated in patients with head injury because
1. It
causes increased intracranial tension.
2.
Causes marked respiratory depression.
3.
Causes vomiting, miosis and altered mentation that interfere with assessment of
progress in head injury patients.
