Pharmacology Module 2 Exam (Opioids) question well answered 2023/2024

Pharmacology Module 2 Exam (Opioids)What is the antidote to Opioids? - correct answer Naloxone Drug specific info: vasodilator, lower BP in coronary arteries, helps during a heart attack or myocardial infarction. - correct answer Morphine Drug specific info: Anti-tussive PO - correct answer Codeine Drug specific info: 10x the strength of standard morphine - correct answer Fentanyl Agonizes or activates what receptors? producing analgesia respiratory depression, euphoria and sedation - correct answer Mu Treats acute pain, cough suppression (Codeine), reduction of bowel motility (diarrhea) - correct answer Opioids NARCS-U - correct answer Nausea, Actue toxicity, respiratory distress, constipation, sedation, urinary retention What other bad side effects other than NARCS-U? - correct answer Orthostatic hypotension who should you not give opioids to? - correct answer patients following GI surgery, pre-mature infants, patients with kidney failure, men w/ enlarged prostate or COPD patients What are MAJOR effects of opioids? - correct answer acute toxicity, respiratory depression (less than 12 breaths per minute)