An online physician orders morphine sulfate (100 mg) to be given to a patient for pain. What is the paramedic's best course of action?
a. Administer the medication.
b. Give another pain drug.
c. Question the doctor about the order.
d. Verify the dose with the partner.
Answer: c. Question the doctor about the order.
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A) excite neural pathways. B) contribute to analgesia. C) cause muscle spasms. D) release neurotensin.