A contraindication for the use of morphine sulfate is:
a. Hypovolemia
b. Chest pain
c. Pulmonary edema
d. Kidney stones
a
Rationale: a. Hypovolemia should be treated with fluid replacement. The hemodynamic effects of morphine would worsen this condition.
b. Indicated for chest pain.
c. Although other vasoactive medications are preferred, morphine is not contraindicated with pulmonary edema.
d. Indicated for pain related to kidney stones.
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