DBB TEST 4 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
All of the following are effects of the class of drugs called narcotic analgesics except
increased respiratory rate
All of the following are naturally occurring opiates except
heroin
All of the following are synthetic opiate drugs except
morphine
Opiate drugs used medically are usually administered
orally
One common effect of increasing opiate dose is
physical dependence
Opiates are dangerous at high doses due mostly to
the suppression of the brain stem's respiratory center
Peripherally acting opiate drugs have a specific therapeutic use that is also an unfortunate
side effect of some opiate medications/drugs. Which of the following is this side effect?
slowing of gastrointestinal function/motility
The μ-receptor
the most widespread ; has a high affinity for morphine
_____ is the natural ligand for the δ-receptor
Enkephalins
Postsynaptic inhibition by endorphins is caused by _____ of _____ channels
opening ; potassium
VERIFIED ANSWERS
All of the following are effects of the class of drugs called narcotic analgesics except
increased respiratory rate
All of the following are naturally occurring opiates except
heroin
All of the following are synthetic opiate drugs except
morphine
Opiate drugs used medically are usually administered
orally
One common effect of increasing opiate dose is
physical dependence
Opiates are dangerous at high doses due mostly to
the suppression of the brain stem's respiratory center
Peripherally acting opiate drugs have a specific therapeutic use that is also an unfortunate
side effect of some opiate medications/drugs. Which of the following is this side effect?
slowing of gastrointestinal function/motility
The μ-receptor
the most widespread ; has a high affinity for morphine
_____ is the natural ligand for the δ-receptor
Enkephalins
Postsynaptic inhibition by endorphins is caused by _____ of _____ channels
opening ; potassium
