Fentanyl

Question 1

Fentanyl Brand Name

Answer 1

Sublimaze

Question 2

Fentanyl Class

Answer 2

Analgesic

Question 3

Fentanyl Action

Answer 3

CNS depressant

Question 4

Fentanyl Adult Dose

Answer 4

Pain: 1 mcg/kg IN/IM/IV/IO Max dose 100 mcg Repeat after 10 minutes
Ventilation Management: 1 mcg/kg IN/IM/IV/IO Max dose 100 mcg. Repeat with physician order only
Synchronized Cardioversion: 1 mcg/kg IN/IM/IV/IO Max dose 100 mcg. Repeat with physician order only
Transcutaneous Pacing: 1 mcg/kg IN/IM/IV/IO Max dose 100 mcg. Repeat with physician order only

Question 5

Fentanyl Pediatric Dose

Answer 5

Pain: 1 mcg/kg IN/IM/IV/IO Max dose 100 mcg. Repeat with physician order only
Ventilation Management: 1 mcg/kg IN/IM/IV/IO Max dose of 100 mcg. Repeat with physician order only

Question 6

Fentanyl Indications

Answer 6

Pain. Intubation Managment. Synchronized Cardioversion. Transcutaneous Pacing.

Question 7

Fentanyl Contraindications

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity

Question 8

Fentanyl Adverse Reactions

Answer 8

Respiratory depression. Rapid infusion may cause “stiff chest syndrome”.

Question 9

Fentanyl Onset/Duration

Answer 9

Onset: Less than 60 seconds
Duration: 30 - 60 minutes