Dose-Response Curves
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Which of the following statements about the dose-response curve is true?

  • The effect of a drug decreases continuously as the dose increases
  • The effect of a drug increases as the dose increases until a certain point, where the effect plateaus (correct)
  • The effect of a drug decreases as the dose increases until a certain point, where the effect plateaus
  • The effect of a drug increases continuously as the dose increases
  • Which of the following is NOT a use of opiates?

  • Cough suppression
  • Anti-diarrhea
  • Euphoria (correct)
  • Pain relief
  • Which of the following statements about morphine is true?

  • Morphine is exclusively used for pain relief
  • Higher doses of morphine are needed to induce the same effect over time (correct)
  • Morphine causes respiratory depression at all dose levels
  • Morphine has a larger margin of safety when used for euphoria
  • Which effect of morphine develops tolerance at the slowest rate?

    <p>Respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the dose-response curve for euphoria as tolerance develops?

    <p>Shifts to the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a higher margin of safety more desirable?

    <p>To reduce the risk of overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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