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What is the effect of developing tolerance to morphine?
What is the effect of developing tolerance to morphine?
- It increases the effectiveness of morphine.
- It requires higher doses for the same effect. (correct)
- It results in consistent sedation.
- It eliminates the risk of respiratory depression.
Which receptor does morphine primarily agonize?
Which receptor does morphine primarily agonize?
- Kappa receptors
- Mu receptors (correct)
- Delta receptors
- Beta receptors
What is opioid induced constipation primarily a result of?
What is opioid induced constipation primarily a result of?
- Stimulation of peripheral opioid receptors. (correct)
- Increased gut motility.
- Direct effect on the intestinal lining.
- Reduced water absorption in the intestines.
Which of the following is an undesirable effect of morphine?
Which of the following is an undesirable effect of morphine?
What condition is NOT a contraindication for morphine use?
What condition is NOT a contraindication for morphine use?
Which of the following opioids is most potent compared to morphine?
Which of the following opioids is most potent compared to morphine?
What is unique about naloxone?
What is unique about naloxone?
What is the primary mechanism by which buprenorphine acts?
What is the primary mechanism by which buprenorphine acts?
What defines cross tolerance in the context of opioids?
What defines cross tolerance in the context of opioids?
What is a common use of loperamide in patients with opioid-induced constipation?
What is a common use of loperamide in patients with opioid-induced constipation?
What is the initial dosage range typically recommended for morphine?
What is the initial dosage range typically recommended for morphine?
Which of the following opioids is considered 2-4 times more potent than morphine?
Which of the following opioids is considered 2-4 times more potent than morphine?
What is a characteristic of hydromorphone in comparison to morphine?
What is a characteristic of hydromorphone in comparison to morphine?
What type of receptor does buprenorphine primarily act as a partial agonist for?
What type of receptor does buprenorphine primarily act as a partial agonist for?
Which condition is NOT listed as a contraindication for morphine use?
Which condition is NOT listed as a contraindication for morphine use?
What is one of the most common adverse effects of opioid usage?
What is one of the most common adverse effects of opioid usage?
How does loperamide work in the context of opioid-induced constipation?
How does loperamide work in the context of opioid-induced constipation?
Which opioid is known for having a short duration and can cause seizures?
Which opioid is known for having a short duration and can cause seizures?
What is the primary reason tolerance to morphine develops?
What is the primary reason tolerance to morphine develops?
What kind of pain is morphine less effective in treating?
What kind of pain is morphine less effective in treating?
Match the following opioids with their primary property or characteristic:
Match the following opioids with their primary property or characteristic:
Match the following opioid receptors with their corresponding effects or characteristics:
Match the following opioid receptors with their corresponding effects or characteristics:
Match the following opioids with their primary usage:
Match the following opioids with their primary usage:
Match the following opioid effects with their descriptions:
Match the following opioid effects with their descriptions:
Match the following conditions with their respective contraindications for morphine use:
Match the following conditions with their respective contraindications for morphine use:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following opioids with their unique characteristics:
Match the following opioids with their unique characteristics:
Match the type of opioid with how it interacts with mu receptors:
Match the type of opioid with how it interacts with mu receptors:
Match the following opioid classes with their properties:
Match the following opioid classes with their properties:
Match the following responses with their effects on mood:
Match the following responses with their effects on mood:
What effect does naloxone have when administered in the presence of opioid overdose?
What effect does naloxone have when administered in the presence of opioid overdose?
What is a significant method by which methadone is utilized in clinical settings?
What is a significant method by which methadone is utilized in clinical settings?
Which statement correctly describes the effect of buprenorphine compared to full mu agonists?
Which statement correctly describes the effect of buprenorphine compared to full mu agonists?
Which characteristic defines hydrocodone in comparison to oxycodone?
Which characteristic defines hydrocodone in comparison to oxycodone?
Which of the following opioids is specifically noted for its rapid onset and use as an anesthetic?
Which of the following opioids is specifically noted for its rapid onset and use as an anesthetic?
What is the primary reason respiratory depression occurs with morphine overdose?
What is the primary reason respiratory depression occurs with morphine overdose?
What describes the difference between cross tolerance and associative tolerance regarding opioids?
What describes the difference between cross tolerance and associative tolerance regarding opioids?
Which receptor is primarily involved when opioid-induced constipation occurs?
Which receptor is primarily involved when opioid-induced constipation occurs?
Which opioid is known for causing seizures as a significant side effect?
Which opioid is known for causing seizures as a significant side effect?
What adverse effect is most commonly associated with the use of opioids?
What adverse effect is most commonly associated with the use of opioids?
Flashcards
Morphine mechanism of action
Morphine mechanism of action
Morphine binds to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing pain signals.
Opioid tolerance
Opioid tolerance
The body adapting to the opioid, requiring higher doses for the same effect.
Opioid-induced constipation
Opioid-induced constipation
A common side effect of opioids, affecting bowel function.
Respiratory depression (opioids)
Respiratory depression (opioids)
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Mu opioid receptor
Mu opioid receptor
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Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone
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Fentanyl
Fentanyl
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Associative tolerance
Associative tolerance
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Cross-tolerance
Cross-tolerance
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Naloxone
Naloxone
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Opioid Receptors
Opioid Receptors
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Mu Receptors
Mu Receptors
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Kappa Receptors
Kappa Receptors
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Respiratory Depression
Respiratory Depression
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Non-Associative Tolerance
Non-Associative Tolerance
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Opioid Agonist
Opioid Agonist
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Methadone
Methadone
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Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine
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Kappa Opioid Receptor
Kappa Opioid Receptor
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Study Notes
Morphine and Opioid Derivatives
- Morphine is derived from poppy seeds.
- Continued use of morphine leads to tolerance, decreasing its effectiveness.
- Opioids bind to various receptors, including mu, kappa, and beta receptors, triggering adrenergic effects.
- Mu receptors bind endomorphins, kappa receptors bind dynorphins, and delta receptors bind enkephalines.
Morphine Properties
- Morphine is a mu agonist with broad effectiveness across doses.
- It can improve mood and induce sedation, beneficial for chronic pain patients.
- Initial dosage typically ranges from 2-10 mg.
- Desirable properties include its wide range of effectiveness and ability to improve mood and induce sedation.
Undesirable Effects of Morphine
- Sedation is a potential side effect.
- Constipation, a common adverse effect, is often treated with loperamide.
- Respiratory depression is a serious concern, stemming from stimulation of mu opioid receptors in the prebotizinger complex.
- Tolerance develops over time, requiring increased dosage for similar effects.
Opioid Use and Tolerance
- Opioids are used to manage acute, moderate to severe pain, including surgical and post-surgical pain, and cancer pain, but are less effective for neuropathic pain.
- Associative tolerance develops when opioids are consistently administered with specific cues (e.g., same time, environment).
- Cross-tolerance means tolerance to one opioid often translates to tolerance for others targeting the same receptor.
- Non-associative tolerance arises from receptor downregulation with prolonged use, leading to fewer active receptors.
Contraindications for Morphine
- Asthma, spinal curvature, liver/kidney disease, hypothyroidism, history of brain tumors, epilepsy, low blood pressure and drug/alcohol use disorders are contraindications.
Opioid Analogs
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is 8-10 times more potent than morphine, available as a suppository.
- Oxymorphone is similar to hydromorphone but with different dosing strategies.
- Heroin is 2-4 times more potent than morphine and crosses the blood-brain barrier faster, converting to morphine within the body.
- Codeine (methylmorphine) is one-tenth as potent as morphine and only partially metabolizes into morphine in some patients (lower conversion rates).
- Oxycodone is 10 times more potent than codeine, metabolizing into oxymorphone (often in controlled-release formulations).
- Hydrocodone is similar to oxycodone, and has abuse-deterrent properties.
- Meperidine is slightly less potent than morphine but has a shorter duration of action and can induce seizures.
- Fentanyl is 80-100 times more potent than morphine, used as an anesthetic, with rapid onset and short duration.
- Methadone is similarly potent to morphine orally but is 4x stronger intravenously. Used for opioid/alcohol dependence. Has longer plasma half-life.
- Buprenorphine is a partial mu agonist and kappa-3 agonist, sometimes used to treat opioid dependence.
- Nalbuphine is a kappa agonist and mu receptor antagonist, used in ambulances for its lower abuse potential, less dysphoria, and slight efficacy advantage in women.
- Butorphanol is a kappa agonist and mu receptor antagonist, primarily a nasal spray.
- Naloxone is a short-acting opioid antagonist, not effective orally, administered injectable or via nasal spray.
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Test your knowledge on morphine and its derivatives with this quiz. It covers the properties, effects, and mechanisms of opioids, focusing on their interaction with various receptors. Explore both the therapeutic benefits and undesirable effects of morphine use.
