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Which opioid receptor subtype is responsible for analgesia and respiratory depression?
Which opioid receptor subtype is responsible for analgesia and respiratory depression?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Pethidine overdose?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Pethidine overdose?
Which opioid receptor subtype is mainly located in the supraspinal region and is associated with affective behavior?
Which opioid receptor subtype is mainly located in the supraspinal region and is associated with affective behavior?
What is the primary use of Pethidine as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary use of Pethidine as mentioned in the text?
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Which type of Opioid receptor stimulation is associated with dysphoria and psychomimetic effects?
Which type of Opioid receptor stimulation is associated with dysphoria and psychomimetic effects?
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Which type of Ca++ channels are suppressed, leading to hyperpolarization and reduced neurotransmitter release?
Which type of Ca++ channels are suppressed, leading to hyperpolarization and reduced neurotransmitter release?
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Among the following endogenous opioid peptides, which one is mainly associated with analgesic activity?
Among the following endogenous opioid peptides, which one is mainly associated with analgesic activity?
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Which synthetic drug, structurally related to morphine, acts mainly on μ receptors and is used as a step in treating addicts due to its long half-life?
Which synthetic drug, structurally related to morphine, acts mainly on μ receptors and is used as a step in treating addicts due to its long half-life?
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Which opioid antagonist has an affinity for all opioid receptors (μ, δ, and κ) and can displace opioids bound to receptors?
Which opioid antagonist has an affinity for all opioid receptors (μ, δ, and κ) and can displace opioids bound to receptors?
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Which semi-synthetic drug is made by acetylation of morphine?
Which semi-synthetic drug is made by acetylation of morphine?
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What is the primary pharmacological action of morphine on the central nervous system?
What is the primary pharmacological action of morphine on the central nervous system?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of opioid analgesics?
Which statement accurately describes the function of opioid analgesics?
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Which German pharmacist isolated morphine in 1803 and named it after the Greek god of Dreams?
Which German pharmacist isolated morphine in 1803 and named it after the Greek god of Dreams?
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What is the most prominent analgesic effect associated with morphine?
What is the most prominent analgesic effect associated with morphine?
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Which drug is commonly used to antagonize opioids in case of overdose?
Which drug is commonly used to antagonize opioids in case of overdose?
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In what way does morphine achieve its analgesic action at a supraspinal level in the central nervous system?
In what way does morphine achieve its analgesic action at a supraspinal level in the central nervous system?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with Pethidine use?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Pethidine use?
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Which component of morphine's analgesic action involves inhibiting the release of excitatory transmitters from primary afferents?
Which component of morphine's analgesic action involves inhibiting the release of excitatory transmitters from primary afferents?
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Which of the following best describes the effect of opioids on pain relief?
Which of the following best describes the effect of opioids on pain relief?
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How do opioid analgesics interact with the body's opioid receptors?
How do opioid analgesics interact with the body's opioid receptors?
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What are the main effects that tolerance occurs to in opioids?
What are the main effects that tolerance occurs to in opioids?
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What is the expected result of abruptly withdrawing opioid administration?
What is the expected result of abruptly withdrawing opioid administration?
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Which medication can be substituted for morphine during detoxification due to its long half-life and ability to produce mild withdrawal syndrome?
Which medication can be substituted for morphine during detoxification due to its long half-life and ability to produce mild withdrawal syndrome?
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What is the function of Clonidine during opioid detoxification?
What is the function of Clonidine during opioid detoxification?
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What is the role of Lofexidine in opioid detoxification?
What is the role of Lofexidine in opioid detoxification?
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Which opioid receptor subtype is Pethidine most likely to act on based on the information provided?
Which opioid receptor subtype is Pethidine most likely to act on based on the information provided?
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What is a potential disadvantage of using Buprenorphine for biliary colic treatment according to the text?
What is a potential disadvantage of using Buprenorphine for biliary colic treatment according to the text?
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What is the primary reason for Tramadol being considered effective for postoperative pain relief?
What is the primary reason for Tramadol being considered effective for postoperative pain relief?
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Which opioid receptor subtype is associated with causing less addiction and respiratory depression?
Which opioid receptor subtype is associated with causing less addiction and respiratory depression?
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Which stage of labor is Pethidine most commonly used in?
Which stage of labor is Pethidine most commonly used in?
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Which opioid receptor does Pethidine primarily bind to?
Which opioid receptor does Pethidine primarily bind to?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged Pethidine use?
What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged Pethidine use?
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In terms of sedation and analgesia, how does Pethidine compare to morphine?
In terms of sedation and analgesia, how does Pethidine compare to morphine?
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What is a significant difference between Fentanyl and Codeine based on their actions as described?
What is a significant difference between Fentanyl and Codeine based on their actions as described?
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Which receptor type is NOT associated with the effects of Pethidine?
Which receptor type is NOT associated with the effects of Pethidine?
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What is one common side effect of Pethidine administration related to the eyes?
What is one common side effect of Pethidine administration related to the eyes?
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Which adverse effect is less intense and less frequent with Pethidine compared to other opioids?
Which adverse effect is less intense and less frequent with Pethidine compared to other opioids?
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What is the primary use of Pethidine mentioned in the text?
What is the primary use of Pethidine mentioned in the text?
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Which effect does Pethidine NOT have compared to morphine?
Which effect does Pethidine NOT have compared to morphine?
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Which receptor subtype is NOT significantly impacted by Pethidine administration?
Which receptor subtype is NOT significantly impacted by Pethidine administration?
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How does Lofexidine aid in opioid detoxification?
How does Lofexidine aid in opioid detoxification?
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Which drug is recommended for substituting morphine during detoxification due to its long half-life and mild withdrawal syndrome production?
Which drug is recommended for substituting morphine during detoxification due to its long half-life and mild withdrawal syndrome production?
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Which metabolite of morphine is responsible for analgesic effects and can prolong analgesia in renal failure?
Which metabolite of morphine is responsible for analgesic effects and can prolong analgesia in renal failure?
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Which physiological change is associated with the abrupt withdrawal of opioids?
Which physiological change is associated with the abrupt withdrawal of opioids?
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Which adverse effect is NOT commonly associated with morphine use?
Which adverse effect is NOT commonly associated with morphine use?
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What is the primary route of excretion for morphine?
What is the primary route of excretion for morphine?
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What is the primary effect of Clonidine during opioid detoxification?
What is the primary effect of Clonidine during opioid detoxification?
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What is the main reason for the occurrence of tolerance to opioids?
What is the main reason for the occurrence of tolerance to opioids?
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What is the lethal dose of morphine that results in acute poisoning?
What is the lethal dose of morphine that results in acute poisoning?
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Which medication serves as a specific antidote for acute morphine poisoning?
Which medication serves as a specific antidote for acute morphine poisoning?
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Which opioid antagonist has an affinity for all opioid receptors (μ, δ, and κ) and can displace opioids bound to receptors?
Which opioid antagonist has an affinity for all opioid receptors (μ, δ, and κ) and can displace opioids bound to receptors?
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What is the primary reason for addicts on morphine and heroin to be transported to methadone as part of treatment?
What is the primary reason for addicts on morphine and heroin to be transported to methadone as part of treatment?
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What is an adverse effect commonly associated with prolonged Pethidine use?
What is an adverse effect commonly associated with prolonged Pethidine use?
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Which component of morphine's analgesic action involves inhibiting the release of excitatory transmitters from primary afferents?
Which component of morphine's analgesic action involves inhibiting the release of excitatory transmitters from primary afferents?
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Which synthetic drug acts mainly on μ receptors, has analgesic activity equal to morphine, is effective orally, and causes less severe withdrawal syndrome due to its long half-life?
Which synthetic drug acts mainly on μ receptors, has analgesic activity equal to morphine, is effective orally, and causes less severe withdrawal syndrome due to its long half-life?
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What is the primary reason for not administering morphine orally?
What is the primary reason for not administering morphine orally?
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What is a significant pharmacological action of morphine on the gastrointestinal tract?
What is a significant pharmacological action of morphine on the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which organ is NOT listed as one of the distribution sites of morphine in the body?
Which organ is NOT listed as one of the distribution sites of morphine in the body?
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What is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing Pethidine?
What is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing Pethidine?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged morphine use?
What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged morphine use?
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After oral absorption, how long does it take for the effects of Pethidine to appear?
After oral absorption, how long does it take for the effects of Pethidine to appear?
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How is Pethidine primarily excreted from the body?
How is Pethidine primarily excreted from the body?
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In cases of morphine poisoning, what treatment should be considered due to its ability to displace morphine from receptors?
In cases of morphine poisoning, what treatment should be considered due to its ability to displace morphine from receptors?
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In case of Pethidine poisoning, what is a common treatment option for addicts due to its long half-life?
In case of Pethidine poisoning, what is a common treatment option for addicts due to its long half-life?
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What adverse effect can occur with chronic use of Pethidine due to the accumulation of Norpethidine?
What adverse effect can occur with chronic use of Pethidine due to the accumulation of Norpethidine?
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What makes Fentanyl more powerful than morphine based on the text?
What makes Fentanyl more powerful than morphine based on the text?
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What is a disadvantage of Buprenorphine overdose treatment using naloxone according to the text?
What is a disadvantage of Buprenorphine overdose treatment using naloxone according to the text?
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Which opioid drug is particularly effective for postoperative pain relief and has a lower tendency to cause constipation and addiction, as stated in the text?
Which opioid drug is particularly effective for postoperative pain relief and has a lower tendency to cause constipation and addiction, as stated in the text?
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What is the main use of Phenazocine according to the text?
What is the main use of Phenazocine according to the text?
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How does Codeine's efficacy compare to that of morphine based on the text?
How does Codeine's efficacy compare to that of morphine based on the text?
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What are the adverse effects similar to Morphine associated with Pethidine use?
What are the adverse effects similar to Morphine associated with Pethidine use?
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Which of the following is a symptom of Pethidine overdose according to the text?
Which of the following is a symptom of Pethidine overdose according to the text?
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What is a common excretion route for morphine and its metabolites?
What is a common excretion route for morphine and its metabolites?
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What is the recommended dose of Pethidine for oral administration according to the text?
What is the recommended dose of Pethidine for oral administration according to the text?
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Which receptor type does Morphine act as an agonist for with a higher affinity based on the text?
Which receptor type does Morphine act as an agonist for with a higher affinity based on the text?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged Pethidine use mentioned in the text?
What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged Pethidine use mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Pethidine overdose mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Pethidine overdose mentioned in the text?
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What is an effect of different opioid receptor stimulation at supraspinal level?
What is an effect of different opioid receptor stimulation at supraspinal level?
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In what form is Pethidine commonly administered for labor pain relief?
In what form is Pethidine commonly administered for labor pain relief?
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