Fentanyl Safety

What is Fentanyl?

1

What classification of drug is Fentanyl?

Synthetic Opioid

2

Give an example of another form of Opioid/Opiate.

Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, Methadone, etc.

3

What plant does an Opioid/Opiate come from?

Opium Poppy Plant

Usages

1

What is medical Fentanyl prescribed for?

Pain relief after traumatic injuries, major surgery, or chronic pain.

2

What are the two types of Fentanyl?

Medical & Illicit/Illegal

3

When did Medical Fentanyl begin being used in the USA?

The late 1960s

Overdose Risk

1

What is the lethal dosage of Fentanyl for most people?

2mg

2

Name three signs of an Opioid overdose.

Loss of consciousness, pinpoint pupils, slowed breathing, discolored/cold skin, blue lips/fingernails, snoring or gurgling.

3

What percentage of counterfeit pills analyzed by the DEA contained a lethal dosage of Fentanyl? (+- 5%)

42%

Overdose Response

1

What medicine is designed to stop an Opioid overdose?

Narcan/Naloxone

2

How many times can you give a person Narcan?

Unlimited, there are no negative effects.

3

How long should you wait before giving another dosage of Narcan if conditions do not improve?

2-3 minutes.