What is Fentanyl?
What classification of drug is Fentanyl?
Synthetic Opioid
What is medical Fentanyl prescribed for?
Pain relief after traumatic injuries, major surgery, or chronic pain.
What is the lethal dosage of Fentanyl for most people?
2mg
What medicine is designed to stop an Opioid overdose?
Narcan/Naloxone
Give an example of another form of Opioid/Opiate.
Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, Methadone, etc.
What are the two types of Fentanyl?
Medical & Illicit/Illegal
Name three signs of an Opioid overdose.
Loss of consciousness, pinpoint pupils, slowed breathing, discolored/cold skin, blue lips/fingernails, snoring or gurgling.
How many times can you give a person Narcan?
Unlimited, there are no negative effects.
What plant does an Opioid/Opiate come from?
Opium Poppy Plant
When did Medical Fentanyl begin being used in the USA?
The late 1960s
What percentage of counterfeit pills analyzed by the DEA contained a lethal dosage of Fentanyl? (+- 5%)
42%
How long should you wait before giving another dosage of Narcan if conditions do not improve?
2-3 minutes.