Opioids

Question 1

Codeine Sulfate (D)

Answer 1

-Schedule II
-PO/ 15-30 mins.
-Opioid analgesia, relief of cough

Question 2

Fentanyl (D)

Answer 2

-Schedule II
-PO/ 5-15 mins.
-IV/ rapid
-Transdermal patch/ 12-24 hours
-Procedural sedation, relief of moderate-severe acute pain, relief of chronic pain (including cancer pain)

Question 3

Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Answer 3

-Schedule II
-7x more potent than Morphine
-IV/IM/ rapid
-Opioid analgesic

Question 4

Meperidine HCL (Demerol)

Answer 4

-Schedule II
-IV/IM/ rapid
-Opioid analgesic

Question 5

Methadone HDL (D)

Answer 5

-Schedule II
-PO/ 60-120 mins.
-Relief of chronic pain, opioid detox, opioid addiction maintenance

Question 6

Morphine Sulfate (D)

Answer 6

-Schedule II
-IV/ 5-10 mins.
-Opioid analgesic, relief of moderate to severe pain

Question 7

Oxycodone, immediate-release & continuous release

Answer 7

-Schedule II
-PO/ 10-15 mins.
-Relief of moderate to severe pain

Question 8

Adverse effects:

Answer 8

-CV: Hypotension, flushing, bradycadia

-CNS: Sedation, disorientation, euphoria, lightheadedness, dysphoria

-GI: N/V, constipation, biliary tract spasm

-GU: Urinary retention

-Integumentary: Itching, rash, wheal formation

-Respiratory: respiratory depression and possible aggravation of asthma