A palliative care patient is taking 120mg of modified-release oral morphine daily. They are now unable to swallow. What is the equivalent 24-hour dose...

Question

A palliative care patient is taking 120mg of modified-release oral morphine daily. They are now unable to swallow. What is the equivalent 24-hour dose of subcutaneous morphine administered via a syringe driver?

Accepted Answer

60mg

Answer

30mg

Answer

90mg

Answer

120mg

Answer

240mg

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Opioid Conversion

A palliative care patient is taking 120mg of modified-release oral morphine daily. They are now unable to swallow. What is the equivalent 24-hour dose of subcutaneous morphine administered via a syringe driver?