Fentanyl and Oxycontin

Question 1

What type of drug is fentanyl?

Answer 1

A synthetic opioid.

Question 2

When was fentanyl developed?

Answer 2

1960

Question 3

What is fentanyl commonly used for in healthcare?

Answer 3

Pain management and surgical anesthesia.

Question 4

What medical specialist often administers fentanyl during surgery?

Answer 4

An anesthesiologist.

Question 5

What is one common form fentanyl is delivered in hospitals?

Answer 5

Liquid intravenous form.

Question 6

What form of fentanyl is used for chronic pain patients?

Answer 6

Fentanyl patch.

Question 7

What is OxyContin?

Answer 7

A prescription opioid pain reliever.

Question 8

What drugs is oxycodone closely related to?

Answer 8

Morphine and heroin.

Question 9

What is OxyContin commonly prescribed for?

Answer 9

Chronic pain.