Fentanyl Flashcards
1
Q
presentation
A
100mcg/ 2ml
2
Q
pharmacology
A
synthetic opioid analgesic
3
Q
indications
A
analgesia
- hx of hypersensitivity to morphine
- renal impairment/ failure
- short duration
- severe headache
- n+ v
- hypotension
4
Q
C/I
A
- hypersensitivity
- LSSL
- serotonin syndrome
- MAOIs in past 14 days
5
Q
precautions
A
- e/f
- impaired hepatic function
respiratory depression - current asthma
- pt on MAOIs
- known addiction to opioids
- rhinitis, rhinrrhea or facial trauma
6
Q
side effects
A
- respiratory depression
- apnea
- rigidity of diaphragm
- bradycardia
7
Q
IV onset, peak and duration
A
immediate
< 5 mins
30-60 minutes