10 Questions
What is the primary medical use of opioids?
Pain relief
What is a consequence of long-term opioid use?
Tolerance and physical dependence
What is a non-medical use of opioids?
For their euphoric effects
What is the key difference between 'opioid' and 'opiate'?
'Opioid' and 'opiate' have differences based on the manufacturing processes of these medications.
What is a potential side effect of opioids?
Respiratory depression
Opioids work in the brain to produce a variety of effects, including ______ relief.
pain
Extremely potent opioids such as carfentanil are approved only for ______ use.
veterinary
Opioids can cause ______ and have been used for executions in the United States.
death
Long-term use can cause tolerance, meaning that increased doses are required to achieve the same effect, and physical ______, meaning that abruptly discontinuing the drug leads to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
dependence
The euphoria attracts recreational use, and frequent, escalating recreational use of opioids typically results in ______.
addiction
Test your knowledge about opioids and opiates with this quiz. Learn about their origins, effects, and medical uses.
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