Narcotics: Fentanyl

Question 1

What is the brand name for Fentanyl commonly used in anesthesia?

A) Dilaudid
B) Demerol
C) Sublimaze
D) Norco

Answer 1

C) Sublimaze

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Question 2

The typical dose of Fentanyl for the first hour of surgery is:

A) 0.5-1 mcg/kg
B) 1-5 mcg/kg
C) 5-10 mcg/kg
D) 10-20 mcg/kg

Answer 2

B) 1-5 mcg/kg

intra op dose 1.5-3mcg/kg

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Question 3

When used as an infusion, Fentanyl is typically dosed at:

A) 1-2 mcg/kg/hour
B) 10-15 mcg/kg/hour
C) 3-6 mcg/kg/hour
D) 20-30 mcg/kg/hour

Answer 3

C) 3-6 mcg/kg/hour

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Question 4

True or False?

Fentanyl infusion should be turned off 60 minutes before breathing

Answer 4

True

Duration 1-1.5 hours

Question 5

The concentration of Fentanyl typically supplied for anesthesia use is __________ mcg/ml.

A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100

Answer 5

B) 50mcg/ml

Question 6

In elderly patients, Fentanyl dosing should be __________ to prevent excessive sedation and respiratory depression.

A) Increased
B) Doubled
C) Decreased
D) Kept the same

Answer 6

C) Decreased

Question 7

Fentanyl dosing is often based on __________ rather than actual body weight.

A) Lean body weight (LBW)
B) Total body weight (TBW)
C) Ideal body weight (IBW)
D) Body mass index (BMI)

Answer 7

C) Ideal body weight (IBW)

Question 8

Fentanyl is a mainstay of __________ anesthesia due to its potency and quick onset.

A) Intra-operative
B) Post-operative
C) Regional
D) Local

Answer 8

A) Intra-operative

Question 9

Onset of fentanyl is
A.45-75seconds
B.30-45 seconds
C.30-60 seconds
D.60-75 seconds

Answer 9

C. 30-60 seconds