* Does not cross blood-brain barrier, so does not reverse analgesia
Opioids - Drug Interactions - Answer- CNS depressants!
Anticholinergics
Drugs that lower BP
Opioids - Contraindications/Warnings - Answer- Decreased respiratory reserve
Labor and delivery
Inflammatory Bowel disease
Head Injury
Opioids - Patient Educaiton - Answer-
Opioid toxicity - Answer- 3 signs:
- coma
- pinpoint pupils
- respiratory depression - may be fatal!
Tolerance - Answer- a state in which a drug user needs larger amounts of the drug to
produce the same effect on the body
Physical Dependence - Answer- A state in which an abstinence syndrome will occur if
drug use is abruptly stopped
Abuse - Answer- drug use that is inconsistent with medical or social norms
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