A client with end-stage cancer has been on sustained-release morphine sulphate (MS Contin). The client has significant respiration depression, which is suspected to be caused by an added dose of medication. Narcan is administered to the client. What would the nurse expect regarding the use of this narcotic antagonist?
a. Additional doses may be required.
b. It will decrease the effect of the added dose.
c. The dosage may have to be reduced after careful monitoring.
d. Narcan will enhance the effect of the MS Contin.
a. Additional doses may be required.
FEEDBACK:
a. Added doses may be required because MS Contin is a longer-acting drug than Narcan.
b. This would not be expected. .
c. This would not be expected. .
d. This would not be expected. .
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