Pain medications Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four major pain medications to know in the ED?
A
- Morphine
- Fentanyl
- Hydromorphine
- Ketorolac
2
Q
What (3) meds are used for severe pain?
A
- Morphine
- Fentanyl
- Hydromorphone
3
Q
What is the one med used for moderate pain?
A
Ketorolac
4
Q
What is the dose for morphine?
A
IV/IM = 0.1 mg/kg
5
Q
What are the side effects of morphine?
A
- Pruritus
- Hypotension
- Respiratory depression
6
Q
What is the dosing for fentanyl?
A
IV = 25-50mcg
IM = 1-2mcg/kg
7
Q
What is the major SE of fentanyl?
A
Respiratory depression
8
Q
What is the dosage of hydromorphone?
A
IV = 0.5-1mg
9
Q
What is the major SE of hydromorphone?
A
Respiratory depression
10
Q
What is the dosage for ketorolac?
<65 y/o
>65 y/o
A
<65 y/o = IV 30 mg, IM 60 mg
>65 y/o = IV 15mg, IM 30mg
11
Q
What are the major SE of ketorolac?
A
- GI upset
- Renal toxicity
- Avoid in current or recent cardiac patient
