CPNRE Study Test with Complete Solutions
CPNRE Study Test with Complete Solutions Agonist - Answer-A drug that binds to and stimulates the activity of one or more receptors in the body. Antagonist - Answer-a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug (prevents agonist from binding to receptor) Depressants - Answer-drugs (such as alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, anti- seizure, barbiturates, and analgesics (opiates, non opioids) that reduce neural activity and slow body functions in the CNS Stimulants - Answer-Drugs (such as caffeine, nicotine, and the more powerful amphetamines, cocaine, and Ecstasy) that excite neural activity and speed up body functions Opioid Analgesics - Answer-Synthetic pain-relieving substances that were originally derived from the opium poppy, Naturally occurring opium derivatives are called opiates. examples of opioid analgesics (3) - Answer-Morphine, codeine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, demerol , oxycodone, tramadol Adverse Effects of Opioid Analgesics - Answer-- All opioids have strong abuse potential. - Histamine release causes: pruritus, rash, and hemodynamic changes, flushing, orthostatic hypotension. - Most serious is CNS depression, which may lead to respiratory depression. - GI effects are common due to stimulation of GI opioid receptors; N/V and constipation are most common. - Urinary retention
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