Lecture14: Analgesics Flashcards
1
Q
How is Morphine administered?
A
IM every 4 hours
2
Q
When is morphine used?
A
In trauma or pre-anesthetically
3
Q
When not to give morphine?
A
Head injury or pregnancy
4
Q
When is Fentanyl used?
A
In severe cancer pain
5
Q
How is Fentanyl administered?
A
Via IV or Transdermal patch
6
Q
When is Pethidine used?
A
In obstetric analgesia
7
Q
What is the weakest opioid analgesic?
A
Pethidine
8
Q
How is Tramadol administered?
A
Orally
9
Q
When is Tramadol used?
A
In moderate pain
10
Q
Which analgesic has NMDA antagonism?
A
Methadone
