6 Questions
Which effect of morphine develops tolerance at the slowest rate?
Respiration
What happens to the dose-response curve for euphoria as tolerance to morphine develops?
Shifts to the right
Why is a higher margin of safety more desirable when using a drug with unknown potency?
To reduce the risk of overdose
Which of the following statements about the dose-response curve is true?
The effect of a drug plateaus at a certain point regardless of the dose
What is the primary reason why opiates are used?
To relieve pain
What is the relationship between the morphine dose-response curve for pain relief and respiratory depression?
Higher doses of morphine for pain relief do not cause respiratory depression
Test your knowledge on dose-response curves and understand how the magnitude of an effect is related to the amount of drug taken. Explore the relationship between dose and effect, including the plateau point where further dose increases no longer produce a stronger effect.
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