Question

1) _____________ is a fentanyl analog that has been estimated to be 10,000 times stronger than morphine.

Acetylfentanyl
Furanylfentanyl
Carfentanil
Oxycodone
2) Fentanyl crosses the blood-brain barrier and produces

hypertension.
psychosis.
analgesia.
anesthesia.
3) Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is the source of most of the fentanyl that is commonly used as an adulterant in

heroin.
opioids.
ecstasy.
benzodiazepines.
4) The dosing and administration instructions for the 8 mg intranasal naloxone product KLOXXADOTM provide for

two 4 mg doses delivered simultaneously to each nostril.
a maximum dose of 4 mg for pediatric patients.
one 8 mg dose only, and then wait for medical emergency personnel to arrive.
one 8 mg dose in one nostril, then every 2 or 3 minutes thereafter as needed in alternating nostrils.
5) A patient may misuse fentanyl patches by

using a matrix system patch instead of a reservoir system.
removing the protective peel strip.
steeping the patch in water like a tea bag.
folding the patch with its sticky sides together and flushing it down the toilet.
6) The typical signs and symptoms of a fentanyl overdose include

respiratory depression.
dilated pupils.
hyperventilation.
psychosis.
7) The preferred route for the administration of naloxone to treat an opioid overdose in a clinical setting is

intramuscularly (IM).
intravenously (IV).
intranasally.
by a nebulizer.
8) Naloxone is primarily used to reverse _______________ caused by an opioid overdose.

hypertensive effects
hallucinogenic effects
severe mood changes
respiratory depression
9) Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is used to treat

severe mood disorders.
bradycardia.
post-operative pain.
pulmonary depression.
10) Interprofessional collaborative care may include a social worker whose primary role is

to dispense opioids and naloxone kits.
to provide counseling and case management services to address potential substance misuse issues.
to diagnose a fentanyl overdose.
to diagnose substance misuse and develop a treatment plan.

Answer 1

1) Carfentanil

2) Analgesia

3) Heroin

4) One 8 mg dose in one nostril, then every 2 or 3 minutes thereafter as needed in alternating nostrils

5) Steeping the patch in water like a tea bag

6) Respiratory depression

7) Intravenously (IV)

8) Respiratory depression

9) Post-operative pain

10) To provide counseling and case management services to address potential substance misuse issues