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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of opioid agonists?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of opioid agonists?
- To cause respiratory depression
- To induce euphoria and sedation
- To increase gastrointestinal motility (correct)
- To produce analgesia
Which of the following is a complication associated with opioid agonist use?
Which of the following is a complication associated with opioid agonist use?
- Hyperthermia
- Hypoglycemia
- Orthostatic hypotension (correct)
- Tachycardia
Which of the following opioid agonists should be avoided in patients with kidney failure?
Which of the following opioid agonists should be avoided in patients with kidney failure?
- Fentanyl
- Codeine
- Meperidine (correct)
- Morphine
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for chronic use of opioid agonists during pregnancy or lactation?
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for chronic use of opioid agonists during pregnancy or lactation?
Which of the following opioid agonists is contraindicated for use in premature infants?
Which of the following opioid agonists is contraindicated for use in premature infants?
Which of the following conditions should be used with caution when administering opioid agonists?
Which of the following conditions should be used with caution when administering opioid agonists?
Which of the following is an interaction that should be avoided when administering opioid agonists?
Which of the following is an interaction that should be avoided when administering opioid agonists?
Which of the following opioid agonists is used for cough suppression?
Which of the following opioid agonists is used for cough suppression?
Which of the following is a use of opioid agonists?
Which of the following is a use of opioid agonists?