What would be an appropriate dose of morphine to give an opioid naïve patient to manage tachypnea associated with dyspnea?
a. 5 mg PO every 4 hours c. 30 mg PO every 4 hours
b. 15 mg PO every 4 hours d. 40 mg PO every 4 hours
ANS: B
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