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What is the main mechanism of the central effects of opioids?
What is the main mechanism of the central effects of opioids?
- Stimulation of the vomiting center
- Modulation of the limbic system
- Suppression of spinal nociceptive impulses (correct)
- Activation of the bladder muscle
Which effect is NOT associated with opioids?
Which effect is NOT associated with opioids?
- Miosis (pinpoint pupils)
- Stimulation of the cough reflex (correct)
- Increased tone of the smooth musculature of the gastrointestinal tract
- Sedating and hypnotic effect
What causes intense itch as a result of opioid use?
What causes intense itch as a result of opioid use?
- Histamine release (correct)
- Increased tone of the smooth musculature of the gastrointestinal tract
- Modulation of the limbic system
- Suppression of spinal nociceptive impulses
What is a common side effect experienced at the beginning of opioid therapy?
What is a common side effect experienced at the beginning of opioid therapy?
What effect do opioids have on the respiratory center?
What effect do opioids have on the respiratory center?
What is one peripheral effect of opioids?
What is one peripheral effect of opioids?
What is the main cause of miosis (pinpoint pupils) associated with opioids use?
What is the main cause of miosis (pinpoint pupils) associated with opioids use?
What effect do opioids have on the respiratory center?
What effect do opioids have on the respiratory center?
What is a common side effect experienced at the beginning of opioid therapy?
What is a common side effect experienced at the beginning of opioid therapy?
Which effect is NOT associated with opioids?
Which effect is NOT associated with opioids?
What causes delayed gastric emptying and reduced gastric motility in opioid use?
What causes delayed gastric emptying and reduced gastric motility in opioid use?
What is a peripheral effect of opioids?
What is a peripheral effect of opioids?
What is a relative contraindication to opioid use?
What is a relative contraindication to opioid use?
In which condition should opioids be used with caution due to the risk of urinary retention?
In which condition should opioids be used with caution due to the risk of urinary retention?
Which gastrointestinal condition requires caution when using opioids due to the risk of increased smooth musculature tone?
Which gastrointestinal condition requires caution when using opioids due to the risk of increased smooth musculature tone?
In which condition should opioids be used with caution due to the risk of ileus and perforation?
In which condition should opioids be used with caution due to the risk of ileus and perforation?
