Fentanyl Flashcards
1
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Drug Class of Fentanyl
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Narcotic Analgesia
2
Q
Pharmacology of Fent.
A
Synthetic narcotic analgesic that acts on the CNS by binding with opioid receptors
3
Q
Metabolism of Fent.
A
Hepatic metabolism and renal excretion
4
Q
Indications for Fent.
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Significant Pain
Sedation
Autonomic Dysreflexia (systolic BP >160)
RSI
5
Q
Contradictions of Fent.
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Allergy/ADR
6
Q
Precautions of Fent
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Reduced dosage- Elderly/small people Hypotension Respiratory Tract Burns Respiratory depression or failure Addiction to narcotics Current MAOI therapy
7
Q
Side effects of Fent:
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Bradycardia Drowsiness Hypotension Nausea/ vomiting pin point pupils Respiratory depression Muscle rigidity
8
Q
Presentation of Fent
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100mcg/2ml
9
Q
Onset, Duration and Half life of Fent.
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<3 min, 30-60 mins, 2-3 hours
10
Q
Routes of Administration for Fent.
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NAS/SUBCUT/IM/IV/IO
11
Q
Dosage of Fent
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25mcg-50mcg max dose 200mcg or MME
