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cnetterville

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A contraindication for the use of morphine sulfate is:
 
  a. Hypovolemia
  b. Chest pain
  c. Pulmonary edema
  d. Kidney stones

Question 2

The most muscular layer of the heart is called the:
 
  a. endocardium.
  b. myocardium.
  c. pericardium.
  d. epicardium.



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Answer to Question 1

a
Rationale: a. Hypovolemia should be treated with fluid replacement. The hemodynamic effects of morphine would worsen this condition.
b. Indicated for chest pain.
c. Although other vasoactive medications are preferred, morphine is not contraindicated with pulmonary edema.
d. Indicated for pain related to kidney stones.

Answer to Question 2

B



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