Question

The care provider has prescribed intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid, for a client using client-controlled analgesia (pca) pump. the nurse is aware that this drug has a high abuse potential. under what category would hydromorphone be classified?

Answer 1

Because it is an opioid, hydromorphone is classified as a Schedule II drug. Hydromorphone, which is derived from morphine, is also called dihydromorphinone, and is sold under various brand names. One of the most common brand names for this drug is Dilaudid.