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
Hypersensitivity
Use with caution in traumatic brain injury
Multisystem trauma
6
Q
Adverse Effects
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Confusion, paradoxical excitation, delirium, drowsiness, CNS depression, sedation, N/V, bradycardia, respiratory depression, syncope, abdominal pain, cardiac dysrhythmias
7
Q
Precautions
A
Respiratory depression may be enhanced when given with other CNS depressants
8
Q
Dose
A
100-150 mcg IV, IM, IO
standard dose is 1 mcg/kg
max dose is 150 mcg
pedi dose: 1-2 mcg/kg IV,IM,IO
