Question:
What are examples of pure opioid agonists?
Answer:
Morphine, codeine, meperidine, and others
Question:
Pure opioid agonists produce analgesia, euphoria, ______________,
respiratory _______________, physical dependence, ________________, and
other effects
Answer:
1. sedation
2. depression
3. constipation
,Question:
The pure agonists can be subdivided into two groups: strong opioid agonists
and moderate to strong opioid agonists. _________________ is the prototype
of the strong agonists. ___________________ is the prototype of the moderate
to strong agonists.
Answer:
1. morphine
2. codeine
Question:
What is used to calculate a patient's overdose risk?
Answer:
Calculating MME/ day Determine the total daily amount of each opioid the
patient takes.
Convert each opioid to MMEs by multiplying the daily dosage for each opioid
by its conversion factor.
Add all opioid MMEs together.
NIDA-Modified Assist
, Question:
What are the side effects of opioid agonists? (6)
Answer:
Sedation
Respiratory depression
Constipation
GI upset
Hypotension
Urinary retention
Question:
What is a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and why is it
important?
Answer:
These electronic databases enable providers to access information regarding a
patient's prescription history of controlled substances. Nearly all states have
implemented PDMPs, and some states require providers to check the PDMP
before prescribing controlled substances. According to the CDC (2020),
PDMPs have shown promising results in changing prescribing behaviors,
decreasing the use of multiple providers by patients, and decreasing
substance abuse treatment admissions.
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