Fentanyl Flashcards
1
Q
Fentanyl Class
A
Synthetic opiod analgesic
2
Q
Fentanyl MOA
A
Mu-selective opiod agonist provides analgesia
Increases dopamine concentration causing euphoria
3
Q
Fentanyl Indications (8)
A
Pain associated with: Acute abdominal/flank pain Sickle cell crisis Cancer pain Isolated extremity trauma Burns Cold injuries Snake bite Discomfort from transcutaneous pacing.
4
Q
Fentanyl Contraindications (2)
A
MAO inhibitors in last 14 days
Myasthenia gravis
5
Q
Fentanyl Adult Dose
A
50mcg slow IVP + 1 repeat
6
Q
Fentanyl Pregnancy Class
A
C (harmful to animals, untested in humans)
7
Q
Fentanyl Peds Dose
A
1mcg/kg max 50mcg + 1 repeat
