Fentanyl Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Generic name
A
Fentanyl
2
Q
Brand name
A
Sublimaze
3
Q
Class
A
Narcotic
4
Q
Action
A
- Central nervous system depressant
- decreased sensitivity to pain
5
Q
Indication
A
- severe pain
- adjunct to rapid sequence induction
- maintenance of analgesia
6
Q
Contraindications
A
- shock
- severe hemorrhage
- patients with history of hypersensitivity to the medication
7
Q
Precautions
A
- respiratory depression (naloxone should be available)
- hypotension
- nausea
8
Q
Side effects
A
- Dizziness
- Altered level of consciousness
- bradycardia
9
Q
Adult dosage
A
25-100 mcg
10
Q
Adult route
A
IV, IN, IO
