15 Questions
What is the major route of excretion for morphine?
Urine
What is the main effect of morphine on the respiratory center?
Inhibition
Which receptor type is responsible for analgesia, euphoria, and sedation?
Mu
What is the recommended treatment for neonatal asphyxia caused by maternal use of morphine during labor?
Naloxone (I.M.) to the mother before labor
What is the primary effect of morphine on the pupils of the eyes?
Miosis
What is the main reason for the low oral bioavailability of morphine?
Limited absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
Which opioid receptor type is associated with dysphoria and psychotomimetic effects?
Kappa receptor
What is the primary route of excretion for morphine?
Urine
What effect does morphine have on the placental barrier during pregnancy?
Addiction of fetus
What is the consequence of morphine's rapid diluted I.V. injection in shock?
Delayed onset of action
What is the primary effect of morphine on the respiratory center?
Stimulation
Which receptor type is responsible for dysphoria and psychotomimetic effects?
Kappa
What is the consequence of morphine's rapid diluted I.V. injection in shock?
Hypotension
What is the major route of excretion for morphine?
Urine
What effect does morphine have on the placental barrier during pregnancy?
Increased risk of neonatal asphyxia
Test your knowledge of morphine pharmacokinetics and metabolism with this quiz. Questions cover absorption, distribution, excretion, and the effects of morphine on the body.
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