Fentanyl

Question 1

Fentanyl; Class

Answer 1

Narcotic Analgesic

Question 2

Fentanyl; Mechanism of action

Answer 2

Narcotic analgesic. A dose of 0.1mg is equal to a dose of 10mg of Morphine or 75mg of Meperidine

Question 3

Fentanyl; Indications

Answer 3

• analgesic action of short duration during anesthetic periods.
• as a narcotic analgesic supplement in general / regional anesthesia
• Anesthetic premedication for induction of anesthesia when given with a neuroleptic med
• As an anesthetic when given with O2 for high risk Pt’s undergoing Cardiac, Neurological and Orthopedic procedures

Question 4

Fentanyl; Dosage and administration

Answer 4

Adult and Pedi over 2 years of age:
1 mcg/kg, Max 150 mcg Slow IV push, IM, Nasally
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PTS UNDER 2 Y/O