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What is the term that refers to drugs derived from the opium poppy?
What is the term that refers to drugs derived from the opium poppy?
- Endogenous peptides
- Opiates (correct)
- Opioid analgesics
- Morphine-like substances
What type of opioid receptor is responsible for mediating analgesia at the spinal and supraspinal level?
What type of opioid receptor is responsible for mediating analgesia at the spinal and supraspinal level?
- κ (kappa) receptors
- δ (delta) receptors
- µ (mu) receptors (correct)
- All of the above
Which of the following opioids is NOT primarily used for oral administration in dentistry?
Which of the following opioids is NOT primarily used for oral administration in dentistry?
- Pentazocine
- Morphine (correct)
- Codeine
- Hydrocodone
What is the main reason opioids are used in dentistry?
What is the main reason opioids are used in dentistry?
What is the source of opium?
What is the source of opium?
What is the effect of µ (mu) receptors on GI motility?
What is the effect of µ (mu) receptors on GI motility?
What is the primary reason opioids are not the first choice analgesics in dental practice?
What is the primary reason opioids are not the first choice analgesics in dental practice?
What is Tramadol considered as an alternative for?
What is Tramadol considered as an alternative for?
What is a potential consequence of using opioids in dental practice?
What is a potential consequence of using opioids in dental practice?
What type of interaction can occur between opioids and CNS depressants?
What type of interaction can occur between opioids and CNS depressants?
Which medications are known to produce at least additive CNS depression when combined with opioids?
Which medications are known to produce at least additive CNS depression when combined with opioids?
Why is it important for dentists to be aware of potential interactions between opioids and other drugs?
Why is it important for dentists to be aware of potential interactions between opioids and other drugs?
What is the primary effect of opioid analgesics on nociceptive information in the spinal cord?
What is the primary effect of opioid analgesics on nociceptive information in the spinal cord?
Which of the following types of pain is effectively relieved by opioid analgesics?
Which of the following types of pain is effectively relieved by opioid analgesics?
What is the therapeutic use of morphine in anesthesia?
What is the therapeutic use of morphine in anesthesia?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of opioid analgesics?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of opioid analgesics?
What is the result of activating peripheral μ receptors?
What is the result of activating peripheral μ receptors?
What is the outcome of opioid analgesics on pain perception?
What is the outcome of opioid analgesics on pain perception?
What is the mechanism of action of Tramadol?
What is the mechanism of action of Tramadol?
What is a potential adverse reaction of Morphine?
What is a potential adverse reaction of Morphine?
What is the therapeutic use of Naloxone?
What is the therapeutic use of Naloxone?
What is the mechanism of action of Morphine?
What is the mechanism of action of Morphine?
What is a potential drug interaction of Tramadol?
What is a potential drug interaction of Tramadol?
What is the therapeutic use of Morphine in anesthesia?
What is the therapeutic use of Morphine in anesthesia?
What is the triad used to diagnose morphine poisoning?
What is the triad used to diagnose morphine poisoning?
Why is morphine contraindicated in patients with head injuries?
Why is morphine contraindicated in patients with head injuries?
What is the effect of morphine on the fetus in pregnant women who are chronically using opioids?
What is the effect of morphine on the fetus in pregnant women who are chronically using opioids?
Why is morphine contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function?
Why is morphine contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function?
What is the effect of morphine on the biliary tract?
What is the effect of morphine on the biliary tract?
What is the mechanism of action of naloxone in morphine poisoning?
What is the mechanism of action of naloxone in morphine poisoning?
