When administering fentanyl, an advantage is that:
a. It may be administered intranasally
b. It may only be administered IV which makes administration more reliable
c. The dosage is the same as morphine
d. It lasts 4–5 times longer than other narcotic analgesics
a
Rationale: a. Correct. This is an advantage when an IV is not or can not be established.
b. Fentanyl may be administered intranasally or intravenously.
c. The dosage of fentanyl is 25–100 mcg. Morphine is 2–10 mg.
d. Fentanyl is a short-lasting narcotic analgesic.
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