Exam 6: Opioid Narcoticanalgesics and Antagonists

Which of the following opioids is a metabolite of oxycodone that is three times more potent than oral morphine?

Codeine may cause nausea and vomiting by activating the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the

Beta-endorphin is a naturally occurring peptide with opioid-like action.It possesses analgesic action but has no addiction potential.

Which opioid analgesic is a Schedule II controlled substance?

Morphine has its most potent action on the _____ class of opioid receptors,and pentazocine has its most potent action on the _____ class of opioid receptors.

Which of the following agents is a potent,short-acting,parenterally administered opioid that is commonly used during general anesthesia?

Which of the following agents is the only mixed opioid available for oral use?

Enkephalins,endorphins,and dynorphins probably function as _____,although their exact function has not been elucidated.

Which of the following are classified as mixed opioid? (Select all that apply. )

_____ is usually the cause of death with an overdose of opioid analgesics.

Opioids are the first choice for the treatment of chronic pain,such as temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders.

Which opioid is commonly used as an antitussive?

What is the primary advantage of oxycodone ER over previous formulations?

Morphine is stronger than oxycodone.

Tapentadol is an oral opioid receptor _____ and a _____ reuptake inhibitor.

The following statements are false of tramadol except which one?

Which of the following products is the most commonly used opioid in dentistry?

Tolerance occurs to the following effects of the opioids except which one?

How does adding naloxone to pentazocine reduce the addiction potential of orally administered pentazocine?

Codeine activates the chemoreceptor trigger zone.