Pain Medications

Question 1

What is the initial IV/IO dose for Fentanyl for trauma?

Answer 1

50 mcg, q 5-10 minutes

Question 2

What is the IN dose for Fentanyl for trauma?

Answer 2

50-100 mcg

Question 3

What is the max total dose for Fentanyl for trauma?

Answer 3

200 mcg

Question 4

What is the Fentanyl dose for cardiac emergencies?

Answer 4

25 mcg IV/IO or 50 mcg IN q 2-3 minutes

Question 5

What is the max todal Fentanyl dose for cardiac emergencies?

Answer 5

100 mcg

Question 6

BP must be at least __________ for Fentanyl administration.

Answer 6

100 systolic

Question 7

What is the onset of Fentanyl?

Answer 7

1 minute IV; 7-8 minutes IM

Question 8

What is the duration of Fentanyl?

Answer 8

30-60 min IV; 1-2 hours IM

Question 9

What is Fentanyl’s classification?

Answer 9

Narcotic analgesic

Question 10

Which acts faster, Fentanyl or Morphine?

Answer 10

Fentanyl

Question 11

Which lasts longer, Fentanyl or Morphine?

Answer 11

Morphine

Question 12

What classification is Morphine?

Answer 12

Narcotic analgesic

Question 13

What is the dosage for Morphine?

Answer 13

2mg q 2 minutes up to 10mg slow IV push

Question 14

Minimum BP for Morphine administration?

Answer 14

100 systolic

Question 15

Morphine’s onset time is . . .

Answer 15

5 minutes IV

Question 16

Morphine’s duration is . . .

Answer 16

4-5 hours IV/IM

Question 17

Four contraindications for Morphine:

Answer 17

1) Known hypersensitivity
2) Head trauma
3) Altered states of consciousness
4) Systolic BP < 100

Question 18

Some adverse reactions to Morphine include:

Answer 18

Respiratory depression/arrest, Hypotension, Nausea/vomiting, Bradycardia, Heart block, Drowsiness