PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 MODULE 8
EXAM
60+ (Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions
Question 1 pts
Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain without
Correct!
causing the
loss of consciousness
Question 2 pts
Opioids are the most effective
Correct!
pain relievers available
Question 3 pts
Opioid
Correct!
A general term that is defined as any drug, natural or
synthetic, that has actions similar to those of morphine
Question 4 pts
Opiate
Correct!
A term that applies to natural opioids (eg: heroin,
morphine and codeine)
, Question 5 pts
Pharmacology -OPIOIDS
Correct!
Opioid receptors
(x3)
Mu μ
Kappa κ
Delta δ
Synthetic opioids usually use the Mu
Located in the presynaptic nerve
terminals of the central and peripheral nervous
system dorsal horn of the spinal cord
Question 6 pts
Morphine
Correct!
Administered by several routes: oral,
intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous,
epidural, and intrathecal
Not very lipid-soluble and does not cross blood-
brain barrier easily
Therapeutic use: Relief of pain
Adverse effects
Respiratory depression
Constipation
Orthostatic hypotension
Urinary retention and hesitancy
Nausea and vomiting
Euphoria/dysphoria
Sedation and Neurotoxicity (delirium and agitation)
Question 7 pts
• Respiratory depression onset - time
Correct!
from dose (morphine):
Oral 90 minutes after ingestion
Intravenous, 7 minutes;
Intramuscular, 30 minutes
Subcutaneous, up to 90 minutes; may persist 4 to 5 hours
Spinal injection: Response may be delayed by hours
, Question 8 pts
Schedule I -
Correct!
no currently accepted medical use in USA
Question 9 pts
Schedule II -
Correct!
high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
Question 10 pts
Schedule III -
Correct!
potential for abuse (less than Schedule II) and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical
dependence or high psychological dependence
Question 11 pts
Schedule IV -
Correct!
low potential for abuse (relative to substances in Schedule III)
Question 12 pts
Schedule V -
Correct!
low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of
preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics
EXAM
60+ (Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions
Question 1 pts
Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain without
Correct!
causing the
loss of consciousness
Question 2 pts
Opioids are the most effective
Correct!
pain relievers available
Question 3 pts
Opioid
Correct!
A general term that is defined as any drug, natural or
synthetic, that has actions similar to those of morphine
Question 4 pts
Opiate
Correct!
A term that applies to natural opioids (eg: heroin,
morphine and codeine)
, Question 5 pts
Pharmacology -OPIOIDS
Correct!
Opioid receptors
(x3)
Mu μ
Kappa κ
Delta δ
Synthetic opioids usually use the Mu
Located in the presynaptic nerve
terminals of the central and peripheral nervous
system dorsal horn of the spinal cord
Question 6 pts
Morphine
Correct!
Administered by several routes: oral,
intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous,
epidural, and intrathecal
Not very lipid-soluble and does not cross blood-
brain barrier easily
Therapeutic use: Relief of pain
Adverse effects
Respiratory depression
Constipation
Orthostatic hypotension
Urinary retention and hesitancy
Nausea and vomiting
Euphoria/dysphoria
Sedation and Neurotoxicity (delirium and agitation)
Question 7 pts
• Respiratory depression onset - time
Correct!
from dose (morphine):
Oral 90 minutes after ingestion
Intravenous, 7 minutes;
Intramuscular, 30 minutes
Subcutaneous, up to 90 minutes; may persist 4 to 5 hours
Spinal injection: Response may be delayed by hours
, Question 8 pts
Schedule I -
Correct!
no currently accepted medical use in USA
Question 9 pts
Schedule II -
Correct!
high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
Question 10 pts
Schedule III -
Correct!
potential for abuse (less than Schedule II) and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical
dependence or high psychological dependence
Question 11 pts
Schedule IV -
Correct!
low potential for abuse (relative to substances in Schedule III)
Question 12 pts
Schedule V -
Correct!
low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of
preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics
