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What is a key side effect common to multiple opioid analgesics?
What is a key side effect common to multiple opioid analgesics?
- Respiratory depression (correct)
- Constipation (correct)
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
Which opioid analgesic is primarily indicated for pain management and appears in both oral and intravenous forms?
Which opioid analgesic is primarily indicated for pain management and appears in both oral and intravenous forms?
- Oxycodone
- Methadone
- Hydromorphone (correct)
- Fentanyl
What warning is associated with all opioid analgesics?
What warning is associated with all opioid analgesics?
- Risk of overdose and addiction (correct)
- Risk of infection
- Risk of vision impairment
- Risk of allergic reactions
Which of the following opioids is available in both transdermal and intravenous forms?
Which of the following opioids is available in both transdermal and intravenous forms?
What can result from the concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants?
What can result from the concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants?
Which formulation of morphine is specifically designed for extended release?
Which formulation of morphine is specifically designed for extended release?
Which opioid is known for its potential to cause QTc prolongation?
Which opioid is known for its potential to cause QTc prolongation?
What could be a consequence of abrupt discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy?
What could be a consequence of abrupt discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy?
What is the primary risk associated with methadone use?
What is the primary risk associated with methadone use?
Which of the following medications is categorized as a non-opioid analgesic?
Which of the following medications is categorized as a non-opioid analgesic?
What is a key side effect of naloxone when used in opioid-dependent populations?
What is a key side effect of naloxone when used in opioid-dependent populations?
Which of the following is a combination medication that contains an opioid antagonist?
Which of the following is a combination medication that contains an opioid antagonist?
What key side effect is shared by both methadone and other opioid analgesics?
What key side effect is shared by both methadone and other opioid analgesics?
What is one of the potential serious side effects of methotrexate?
What is one of the potential serious side effects of methotrexate?
What is the maximum daily limit for total acetaminophen intake across all sources aimed at preventing hepatotoxicity?
What is the maximum daily limit for total acetaminophen intake across all sources aimed at preventing hepatotoxicity?
Which combination product is used to manage pain with a partial opioid agonist?
Which combination product is used to manage pain with a partial opioid agonist?
Why is naloxone added to buprenorphine in Suboxone?
Why is naloxone added to buprenorphine in Suboxone?
Why should tramadol be used cautiously concerning seizure risk?
Why should tramadol be used cautiously concerning seizure risk?
What condition is methotrexate NOT indicated for?
What condition is methotrexate NOT indicated for?
What is a potential consequence of combining opioids with other CNS depressants?
What is a potential consequence of combining opioids with other CNS depressants?
What is a common side effect of acetaminophen?
What is a common side effect of acetaminophen?
What is the primary alert in the boxed warning for opioid analgesics?
What is the primary alert in the boxed warning for opioid analgesics?
What is an essential warning associated with methotrexate?
What is an essential warning associated with methotrexate?
What is a common indication for naloxone use?
What is a common indication for naloxone use?
What condition can result from iron deficiency in children under 6 years old when using iron supplements?
What condition can result from iron deficiency in children under 6 years old when using iron supplements?
What is a key side effect associated with ferrous sulfate supplements?
What is a key side effect associated with ferrous sulfate supplements?
Which vitamin is used to prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy?
Which vitamin is used to prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a major side effect of cyanocobalamin?
Which of the following is NOT a major side effect of cyanocobalamin?
Accidental overdose of which of the following substances leads to the highest risk of fatal poisoning?
Accidental overdose of which of the following substances leads to the highest risk of fatal poisoning?
What is a severe potential side effect of methotrexate when used with NSAIDs?
What is a severe potential side effect of methotrexate when used with NSAIDs?
Which of the following conditions is an indication for the use of phentermine?
Which of the following conditions is an indication for the use of phentermine?
What is a recommended supplementary measure to reduce side effects from methotrexate?
What is a recommended supplementary measure to reduce side effects from methotrexate?
Which side effect is commonly associated with anastrozole use?
Which side effect is commonly associated with anastrozole use?
In which situation is phentermine contraindicated?
In which situation is phentermine contraindicated?
What rare condition might occur as a side effect of anastrozole?
What rare condition might occur as a side effect of anastrozole?
Which of the following is a hematologic side effect associated with methotrexate?
Which of the following is a hematologic side effect associated with methotrexate?
What is a major concern regarding the use of methotrexate in treatments?
What is a major concern regarding the use of methotrexate in treatments?
