Opioid Misuse

Question 1

what are examples of opioid toxicity

Answer 1

morphine and synthetic opioids such as buprenorphine and methadone.

Question 2

what are features of opioid misuse

Answer 2

rhinorrhoea
needle track marks
pinpoint pupils
drowsiness
watering eyes
yawning

Question 3

what is the emergency management of opioid overdose

Answer 3

IV or IM naloxone: has a rapid onset and relatively short duration of action

Question 4

what is first line treatment for opioid detoxicification

Answer 4

methadone or bupenorphine