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Fentanyl Patch
JJC Vet Tech 212
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 2
11/27/2014

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Term
When prepping an area for Fentanyl patch application, what should you avoid doing?
Definition
-razor burn (disrupting squamous epithelium)
Term
What is the first step in applying a Fentanyl patch?
Definition
-place packet in pocket to warm so adhesive will stick better
Term
Where on the body is a nice spot for the patch?
Definition
distal rear leg
Term
After clipping the area where the patch will be applied, what should you do?
Definition
wipe away loose hairs with moist gauze or towel
Term
Another name for Fentanyl?
Definition
Duragesic patch
Term
List the steps to applying a Fentanyl patch:
Definition
1. warm packet in pocket
2. clip distal rear leg (or wherever)
3. wipe away loose hairs
4. wear gloves, remove patch and peel off backing
5. apply to skin, hold 1 min
6. 1/2" tape loose over patch/leg
7. cover with vetwrap, put tape on proximal edge of patch
8. make sure it's not tight- check toes
Term
Side effects of Fentanyl:
Definition
-vomiting, nausea, lack of appetite
-euphoria effects may lead to increased appetite
-lethargy, sedation, drowsiness, weakness
-respiratory depression
-cats: may cause agitation
-fever or heat source = larger dose absorbed = more SE, poss. death
-can be toxic if swallowed
Term
Fentanyl patches are available in what doses?
Definition
mcg/hr (microgram per hour)

12.5, 25, 50, 75, 100
Term
To what receptor does Fentanyl bind?
Definition
just mu, not kappa or sigma
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