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| When prepping an area for Fentanyl patch application, what should you avoid doing? |
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Definition
| -razor burn (disrupting squamous epithelium) |
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| What is the first step in applying a Fentanyl patch? |
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Definition
| -place packet in pocket to warm so adhesive will stick better |
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| Where on the body is a nice spot for the patch? |
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| After clipping the area where the patch will be applied, what should you do? |
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Definition
| wipe away loose hairs with moist gauze or towel |
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| Another name for Fentanyl? |
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| List the steps to applying a Fentanyl patch: |
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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 |
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| Side effects of Fentanyl: |
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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 |
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| Fentanyl patches are available in what doses? |
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mcg/hr (microgram per hour)
12.5, 25, 50, 75, 100 |
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| To what receptor does Fentanyl bind? |
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Definition
| just mu, not kappa or sigma |
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