Opioid Analgesics Quiz

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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?

Oxycodone

Methadone

Hydromorphone (correct)

Fentanyl

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?

Fentanyl Signup and view all the answers

What can result from the concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants?

Prolonged sedation Signup and view all the answers

Which formulation of morphine is specifically designed for extended release?

Kadian Signup and view all the answers

Which opioid is known for its potential to cause QTc prolongation?

Methadone Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of abrupt discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy?

Serious opioid-induced withdrawal syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with methadone use?

QTc interval prolongation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is categorized as a non-opioid analgesic?

Acetaminophen Signup and view all the answers

What is a key side effect of naloxone when used in opioid-dependent populations?

Opioid withdrawal syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a combination medication that contains an opioid antagonist?

Suboxone Signup and view all the answers

What key side effect is shared by both methadone and other opioid analgesics?

Respiratory depression Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential serious side effects of methotrexate?

Pulmonary fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum daily limit for total acetaminophen intake across all sources aimed at preventing hepatotoxicity?

$4,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which combination product is used to manage pain with a partial opioid agonist?

Ultram Signup and view all the answers

Why is naloxone added to buprenorphine in Suboxone?

To reduce possibility of misuse Signup and view all the answers

Why should tramadol be used cautiously concerning seizure risk?

It lowers seizure threshold Signup and view all the answers

What condition is methotrexate NOT indicated for?

Fungal infections Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of combining opioids with other CNS depressants?

Respiratory depression Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of acetaminophen?

Dizziness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary alert in the boxed warning for opioid analgesics?

Possible respiratory failure Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential warning associated with methotrexate?

Possibility of fetal death and congenital abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indication for naloxone use?

Opioid overdose Signup and view all the answers

What condition can result from iron deficiency in children under 6 years old when using iron supplements?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a key side effect associated with ferrous sulfate supplements?

Dark and tarry stools Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is used to prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy?

Folic acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major side effect of cyanocobalamin?

No major side effects Signup and view all the answers

Accidental overdose of which of the following substances leads to the highest risk of fatal poisoning?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

What is a severe potential side effect of methotrexate when used with NSAIDs?

Severe gastrointestinal toxicity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is an indication for the use of phentermine?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended supplementary measure to reduce side effects from methotrexate?

Folic acid supplementation Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is commonly associated with anastrozole use?

Hot flashes Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is phentermine contraindicated?

Cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What rare condition might occur as a side effect of anastrozole?

Primary pulmonary hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a hematologic side effect associated with methotrexate?

Fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern regarding the use of methotrexate in treatments?

It can lead to hepatotoxicity Signup and view all the answers