12 Questions
What is the effect of morphine on the oculomotor centre?
Miosis (constriction of pupils)
What is the effect of morphine on the gastrointestinal tract?
Increased tone of smooth muscles and spasm of sphincters
What is the effect of morphine on the basal metabolic rate?
It decreases the basal metabolic rate
What is a therapeutic use of morphine?
Treatment of severe pain
What is a major side effect of morphine?
Respiratory depression
What is a characteristic of codeine compared to morphine?
It is less potent
What is the primary function of analgesics?
To relieve pain due to multiple causes
Which of the following is NOT classified as an analgesic?
Ergotamine
Where do non-opioid analgesics act to relieve pain?
On the level of the thalamus and hypothalamus
What is a characteristic of opioid analgesics?
They can produce addiction
What is the effect of morphine on the respiratory centre?
It decreases the respiration rate and depth
What are the types of opioid receptors identified in the nervous system and other tissues?
Mu, Kappa, Sigma, and Delta
Test your knowledge of analgesics, their classification, and types, including opioid and non-opioid analgesics. Learn about their sources, effects, and uses in pain relief.
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