08_Narcotic/Analgesics [Opioids]

Question 1

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Natural opioids

Answer 1

Opium

Morphine

Codeine

Question 2

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Semi-synthetic derivatives of morphine

Answer 2

Heroin

Percodan

Dilaudid

Question 3

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Pure Synthetics

Answer 3

Demerol

Darvon

Methadone

Question 4

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Medical Uses

Answer 4

Pain Relief

Cough suppressants

Diarrhea

Question 5

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Subjective experience

Answer 5

Immediate: “rush”/sense of euphoria, short-lived

Followed by tranquility, drowsiness, apathy, decreased activity, impaired attention and memory

Question 6

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Acts on Opioid Receptors in these CNS areas

Answer 6

Spinal cord

Amygdala

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Question 7

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Side effects

Answer 7

Constricted pupils

Decreased visual acuity

Increased perspiration

Constipation

Nausea

Vomiting

Respiratory depression

Question 8

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Overdose Symptoms

Answer 8

Slow and shallow breathing

Muscle rigidity

Catalepsy

Clammy skin

Decreased blood pressure and pulse rate

Convulsions

Coma

Death

Question 9

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Chronic use

Answer 9

Psychological dependence of euphoria followed by physical dependence to avoid withdrawal

Withdrawal symptoms are similar to flu symptoms

Question 10

Narcotic-Analgesics (Opioids):

Methadone Overview

Answer 10

Satisfies physical dependence without providing psychologically-reinforcing positive feelings

Nearly as addictive as heroin

Lasts longer

Milder withdrawal symptoms

Administered orally