Question

A 70-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer is on a stable dose of modified-release Morphine 60 mg twice daily (total 120 mg per 24 hours). She experiences episodes of breakthrough pain. What is the appropriate dose of immediate-release Morphine for breakthrough pain?

Accepted Answer

10 mg as required

Answer

2 mg as required

Answer

5 mg as required

Answer

20 mg as required

Answer

60 mg as required

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer is on a stable dose of modified-release Morphine 60 mg twice daily (total 120 mg per 24 hours). She experiences episodes of breakthrough pain. What is the appropriate dose of immediate-release Morphine for breakthrough pain?