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What is the primary function of opioids in anesthesia?
What is the primary function of opioids in anesthesia?
- Inducing unconsciousness
- Reducing inflammation
- Providing the analgesic component (correct)
- Regulating blood pressure
How do opioids suppress pain?
How do opioids suppress pain?
- By targeting multiple sites throughout the nervous system (correct)
- By increasing neurotransmitter production
- By reducing blood flow to the affected area
- By directly blocking pain signals in the brain
What affects the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of opioids?
What affects the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of opioids?
- Geographic location
- Hair color and eye color
- Age, body weight, and organ failure (correct)
- Diet and exercise habits
What is a potential risk associated with new opioid delivery systems like transdermal patches?
What is a potential risk associated with new opioid delivery systems like transdermal patches?
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