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What is a unique effect of morphine on the cardiovascular system?
What is a unique effect of morphine on the cardiovascular system?
How can opioids like morphine affect respiratory function?
How can opioids like morphine affect respiratory function?
Which opioid has roughly 1/10th the potency of morphine and produces the active metabolite normeperidine?
Which opioid has roughly 1/10th the potency of morphine and produces the active metabolite normeperidine?
What is a unique property of fentanyl compared to morphine?
What is a unique property of fentanyl compared to morphine?
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How do opioids generally affect the gastrointestinal tract?
How do opioids generally affect the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is a potential risk associated with the active metabolite of meperidine?
What is a potential risk associated with the active metabolite of meperidine?
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Which opioid is commonly used for MONA therapy for chest pain but can result in cardiovascular depression when combined with benzodiazepines?
Which opioid is commonly used for MONA therapy for chest pain but can result in cardiovascular depression when combined with benzodiazepines?
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Which phenomenon occurs due to the synergism between fentanyl and diazepam?
Which phenomenon occurs due to the synergism between fentanyl and diazepam?
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What is the main reason for combining opioids with volatile anesthetics?
What is the main reason for combining opioids with volatile anesthetics?
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Which opioid is known for being fast-acting with a short half-life, making it suitable for rapid analgesia and postoperative pain control?
Which opioid is known for being fast-acting with a short half-life, making it suitable for rapid analgesia and postoperative pain control?
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What is the main concern associated with the use of naloxone and naltrexone?
What is the main concern associated with the use of naloxone and naltrexone?
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Which opioid is particularly effective for anxiolysis, postoperative intermittent bolus doses, and labor?
Which opioid is particularly effective for anxiolysis, postoperative intermittent bolus doses, and labor?
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Which opioid is 5-10 times more potent than fentanyl and has a high degree of protein binding?
Which opioid is 5-10 times more potent than fentanyl and has a high degree of protein binding?
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What feature makes alfentanil unique compared to fentanyl and other opioids?
What feature makes alfentanil unique compared to fentanyl and other opioids?
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Which opioid is 10 times more potent than morphine but has an increased risk of nausea, vomiting, and physical dependence?
Which opioid is 10 times more potent than morphine but has an increased risk of nausea, vomiting, and physical dependence?
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In comparison to other opioids, what distinguishes hydromorphone as a preferred choice for PCA and intrathecal administration?
In comparison to other opioids, what distinguishes hydromorphone as a preferred choice for PCA and intrathecal administration?
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How does remifentanil affect the hemodynamic response during anesthesia in comparison to volatile anesthetics?
How does remifentanil affect the hemodynamic response during anesthesia in comparison to volatile anesthetics?
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What feature makes norfentanyl and hydroxyproprionyl-fentanyl unsuitable for outpatient surgeries?
What feature makes norfentanyl and hydroxyproprionyl-fentanyl unsuitable for outpatient surgeries?
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What characteristic of opioids like pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, and buprenorphine differentiates them from pure opioid agonists?
What characteristic of opioids like pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, and buprenorphine differentiates them from pure opioid agonists?
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