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Morphine — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Hold if RR < 12

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Pharmacological Therapies 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Morphine on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Nursing actions

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Notify / act now

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What to look for

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Teaching points

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The most dangerous adverse effect is respiratory depression; assess respiratory rate before each dose.

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