Morphine is contraindicated in all of the following except_______________?

Correct answer: A. Pulmonary oedema

  • A. Pulmonary oedema
  • B. Emphysema
  • C. Bronchial asthma
  • D. Head injury

Explanation

Morphine may be used in acute pulmonary oedema because it reduces anxiety and venous return, thereby lowering cardiac preload. It is hazardous in respiratory disease such as emphysema or asthma and may worsen assessment in head injury.

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