Fentanyl Flashcards
1
Q
Brand Name
A
Sublimaze
2
Q
Drug Class
A
Opioid Analgesic
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Binds to opioid receptor sites (agonist)
Produces analgesia and euphoria
4
Q
Indications
A
Pain management
Anesthesia adjunct
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Use with caution in TBI
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
Confusion, paradoxical excitation, delirium, drowsiness, CNS depressant, sedation, N/V, bradycardia, resp depression, syncope, abd pain, cardiac dysrhythmias
7
Q
Precautions
A
Resp depression may be enhanced when given with other CNS depressants
8
Q
Dose and Administration
A
50-100mcg IV, IM, IO
Standard dose is 1mcg/kg
Max dose I50mcg (slow IVP)
Pedi: 1-2mcg/kg IV, IM, IO
