Narcotics: Sufentanil / Sufenta

Question 1

What is another name for Sufentanil commonly used in clinical settings?

A) Alfenta
B) Sufenta
C) Ultiva
D) Sublimaze

Answer 1

B) Sufenta

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Question 2

Sufentanil is classified as:

A) Non-selective opioid agonist
B) Highly selective mu opioid receptor agonist
C) Kappa opioid receptor antagonist
D) Dopamine receptor agonist

Answer 2

B) Highly selective mu opioid receptor agonist

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Question 3

What is the recommended bolus dosage range of Sufentanil?

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

Answer 3

B) 0.5-1 mcg/kg

Memory trick: “For Sufentanil, it’s half to one for fun!”
(microgram sounds “fun-sized”)

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Question 4

What is the recommended infusion rate for Sufentanil for long procedures?

A) 0.5-1 mg/kg/hour
B) 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hour
C) 5-10 mcg/kg/hour
D) 50 mcg/kg/hour

Answer 4

B) 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hour

Sufentanil is good for infusion

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Question 5

If a Sufentanil infusion has been running for less than 2 hours, breathing trials should be started ______ before the end of the infusion.

A) 15 minutes
B) 20 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 45 minutes

Answer 5

C) 30 minutes

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Question 6

If a Sufentanil infusion has been running for over 2 hours, breathing trials should be initiated ___ before the end of the infusion.

A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 45 minutes
D) 60 minutes

Answer 6

C) 45 minutes

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Question 7

Sufentanil is supplied in what concentration?

A) 10 mcg/ml
B) 25 mcg/ml
C) 50 mcg/ml
D) 100 mcg/ml

Answer 7

C) 50 mcg/ml

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Question 8

True or False

Sufentanil does not have cardiovascular stability, making it unsuitable for patients with cardiovascular concerns.

Answer 8

FALSE

Sufentanil is CV stable!!!

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Question 9

True or False

Sufentanil provides shorter post-operative pain control compared to Remifentanil.

Answer 9

False

Sufentanil provides longer-lasting post-op pain control than Remifentanil.

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Question 10

Put it all together

1. Sufentanil is a highly selective ___ opioid receptor agonist.
2. The recommended bolus dose range for Sufentanil is ___ mcg/kg.
3. The infusion rate for Sufentanil is ___ mcg/kg/hour.
4. Sufentanil is supplied in a concentration of ___ mcg/ml.
5. If a Sufentanil infusion has been running for less than 2 hours, breathing trials should be started ___ minutes before the end of the infusion.
6. If a Sufentanil infusion has been running for over 2 hours, breathing trials should be initiated ___ minutes before the end of the infusion.
7. Sufentanil is considered ___ for cardiovascular, making it suitable for patients with cardiovascular concerns.
8. Compared to Remifentanil, Sufentanil has a ___ duration of action, making it better for post-operative pain control.

Answer 10

1. mu
2. 0.5 - 1 mcg/kg
3. 0.5 - 1 mcg/kg/hour
4. 50 mcg/ml
5. 30 minutes
6. 45 minutes
7. stable CV
8. longer duration of action

Question 11

Onset of Sufentanil
A.15-30 seconds
B.45-60 seconds
C.30-60 seconds
D.60-90 seconds

Answer 11

C. 30-60 seconds

Question 12

Duration of sufentanil
A. 1-2 hours
B.2-4 hours
C.1-4 hours
D.1-1.5 hours

Answer 12

D. 1-1.5 hours