A physician suggests that a ventilated patient needing immediate transport to CT scan and having severe pain be given IV fentanyl (Sublimaze) rather than morphine sulfate for pain management
One reason the physician might recommend the use of fentanyl (Sublimaze) is: 1. Rapid administration does not have any hemodynamic consequences.
2. It has a more rapid onset and a shorter duration of action.
3. Weaning of a continuous infusion is never needed due to its short half-life.
4. It is not likely to cause respiratory depression.
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Rationale 1: The blood pressure, respiratory rate, and heart rate should be monitored frequently when providing this medication.
Rationale 2: Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine. It has a faster onset of action than morphine and a shorter duration of action.
Rationale 3: Standard weaning protocols will be followed with this medication.
Rationale 4: Respiratory rate is to be monitored when providing this medication.
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