Exhibits Which other medications would the nurse expect the surgeon to prescribe along with morphine? Select all that apply.
Explanation & Rationale
A. Naloxone: Naloxone is commonly prescribed as an antidote to opioid overdose, including morphine. It is given PRN to reverse respiratory depression or severe sedation caused by morphine, making it a critical safety medication in opioid therapy. B. Propofol: Propofol is a general anesthetic used for sedation during procedures and is not routinely prescribed alongside morphine for postoperative pain management. Its use is limited to controlled settings such as surgery or ICU sedation, not typical postoperative care. C. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) often prescribed alongside opioids to provide additional pain relief through a different mechanism. Combining NSAIDs with opioids can reduce opioid requirements and improve pain control. D. Docusate sodium: Opioids like morphine commonly cause constipation. Docusate sodium is a stool softener prescribed prophylactically to prevent constipation in patients receiving opioid therapy, making it a typical co-prescription. E. Senna: Senna is a stimulant laxative also frequently prescribed with opioids to promote bowel motility and prevent or treat opioid-induced constipation, supporting bowel function alongside stool softeners. F. Methadone: Methadone is an opioid analgesic used for chronic pain or opioid dependency management. It is not routinely prescribed in the immediate postoperative period alongside morphine for acute pain control, so it would be unexpected here.