An advantage to the use of fentanyl (Sublimaze) when compared to morphine or meperedine is that:

a. It is not a narcotic analgesic
b. It has less emetic effect than other narcotic analgesics
c. It does not produce the respiratory depression that accompanies morphine and meperedine
d. Romazicon is an effective antagonist


b
Rationale: a. Fentanyl is considered a narcotic analgesic.
b. Correct.
c. Fentanyl may produce respiratory depression that is seen with other narcotic analgesics.
d. Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist for fentanyl. Romazicon is a benzodiazepine antagonist.

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