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Morphine, Fentanyl, Ondansetron Flashcards

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Morphine classification

A

Opiate, narcotic analgesic

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Morphine trade name

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Duramorph, astromorph

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Morphine desired effects

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Potent analgesic; CNS depressant; causes peripheral Venus dilation

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Morphine mechanism of action

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Binds to opioid receptors in the CNS. Decreases pain transmission

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Morphine indications

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Severe pain i.e. fractures, kidney stones, burns
Acute myocardial infarction

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Morphine contraindications

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Respiratory distress / depression
Head injury
Bronchospasm or asthma
Hypovolemic shock

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Morphine Adverse reactions

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CNS depression
Respiratory depression / apnea
Bradycardia
Nausea / vomiting

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Morphine precautions

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Naloxone ready for overdose or toxicity
More pronounced effects in elderly patients

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Morphine adult dosing

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2- 5 mg slow IV push every 5 minutes max 10 mg

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Morphine pediatric dosing

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0.1 mg / kilogram slow IV push repeat every 5 minutes. Max dose 10 mg

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Fentanyl classification

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Opiate agonist

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Fentanyl trade name

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Sublimaze, Fentura

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Fentanyl desired effect

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Alter pain reception / increase pain threshold

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Fentanyl mechanism of action

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Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS reducing stimuli from nerve endings

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Fentanyl indications

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Severe pain
Pain and anxiety associated with CPAP

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Fentanyl contraindications

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Increased ICP
Severe hepatic or renal impairment
Respiratory depression
Asthma

17
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Fentanyl adverse reactions

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Drowsiness
Nausea / vomiting
Respiratory depression
Bradycardia

18
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Fentanyl drug interactions

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Amiodarone: profound bradycardia, sinus arrest, hypotension

Benzodiazepines, may increase risk of hypotension / respiratory depression

19
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Fentanyl adult dosing

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50 - 100 MCG IM, IN or slow IVP over 2-3 min

20
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Fentanyl pediatric dosing

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0.5 - 1 mcg/kg IM, IN or slow IVP

21
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Ondansetron classification

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Antiemetic

22
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Ondansetron trade name

23
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Ondansetron mechanism of action

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Is a selective five - HT3 receptor antagonist. Mechanism of action has not been fully characterized

24
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Ondansetron desired effect

A

Prevent nausea and vomiting

25
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Ondansetron indications

A

Nausea and vomiting

26
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Ondansetron contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity

27
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Ondansetron adverse reactions

A

Headache
Rare cases: chest pain and hypovolemia

28
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Ondansetron adult dosing

A

4 mg slow IV push over 2- 5 minutes or 4 mg IM

29
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Ondansetron pediatric dosing
Less than 40 kg

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0.1 mg / kilograms slow IV push over 2-5 minutes; patients less than 40 kg

30
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Ondansetron pediatric dosing
Over 40 kg

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4 mg slow IV push over 2-5 minutes for patients over 40 kg

Can also give PO

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