Opioids Table

Question 1

What is the mechanism of action of opioid analgesics?

Answer 1

They bind to mu-opioid receptors in the spinal cord(decrease perception of pain) and limbic system(modify reaction to pain)

Question 2

Are opioids antipyretic or anti-inflammatory?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Uses for opioids?

Answer 3

Moderate to severe pain

Question 4

adverse reactions to opioids?

Answer 4

Respiratory depression
Sedation
N/V
Constipation
Histamine release
Urinary retention
Tolerance -> dependence

Question 5

Treatment of opioid OD?

Answer 5

Naloxone

Question 6

List some Opioid analgesics.

Answer 6

Hydrocodone
Oxycodone
Codeine
Fentanyl
Morphine
Hydromorphone
Methadone
Meperidine
Tramadol

Question 7

What opioid analgesics come with acetaminophen?

Answer 7

Hydrocodone, oxycodone, and codeine