Chapter 13 Flashcards
What are opioids
drugs derived from opium, synthetic drugs with opium-like effects
what are the major effects of opioids
analgesic: pain killing
anxiolytic: anxiety reducing
morphine is extracted fro
raw opium
how much stronger is morphine than opium
10x stronger
codine is a ______ _______ _______
secondary active alkaloid
how strong is codine compared to morphine
1/10 as strong
horin is synthesized from
morphine
heroin is how strong compared to morphine
3x stronger
what are two name brands of hydrocodone
vicodine, lortab
how strong is hydrocodone compared to morphine
about as strong
what are two name brands of oxycodone
OxyContin, Percocet
how strong is oxycodone compared to morphine
1.5-2x stronger
what are the beneficial uses of opioids
pain relief, diminishes awareness of, and response to aversive stimulus
toxicity of opioids
depress respiration, effects of alcohol are additive, physiological tolerance can change with setting, heroin sold on the street varies in potency
overdose deaths doubles between what years
2015-2022