Fentanyl Flashcards
1
Q
What is the drug classification of Fentanyl?
A
Synthetic narcotic analgesic
2
Q
What schedule is Fentanyl classified under?
A
Schedule 8 (Controlled Drugs)
3
Q
What are the side effects of Fentanyl?
A
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Drowsiness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Respiratory depression
- Muscular rigidity (particularly muscles of respiration)
4
Q
What are the indications for Fentanyl?
A
Significant pain
5
Q
What are the contraindications for Fentanyl?
A
- Known severe allergic reaction
- Patients < 1 year old
6
Q
What are the precautions for administering Fentanyl?
A
- Elderly and frail
- Hypotension
- Respiratory tract burns
- Respiratory depression or failure
- Addiction to narcotics
- Current MAOI therapy
7
Q
What is the action of Fentanyl?
A
Fentanyl interacts with opioid receptors in the brain to provide analgesia
8
Q
What precautionary measure should be taken when administering Fentanyl to elderly and frail patients?
A
Doses should be halved
9
Q
What is the onset time for Fentanyl?
A
3 minutes NAS / IV
10
Q
What is the duration time of Fentanyl?
A
30 - 60 minutes
11
Q
What is the half-life of Fentanyl?
A
2 - 3 hours
