Chp 40

Question 0

People who abuse meperidine usually choose this drug because if it’s distinct advantages of?

Answer 0

Highly effective, less pupillary constriction, and minimal effects on smooth muscles

Question 1

The popularity of heroin is related to it’s high lipid solubility which allow the drug to?

Answer 1

Cross blood- brain barrier with ease thereby producing effects that are both immediate and intense

Question 2

The classic triad of opioid toxicity includes?

Answer 2

Respiratory depression, coma, and pinpoint pupils

Question 3

What is the long acting opioid antagonist that is an alternative to naloxone?

Answer 3

Nalmefene

Question 4

Overdosing with barbiturates causes?

Answer 4

Respiratory depression, coma, and pinpoint pupils

Question 5

Overdosing with what CNS depressant causes restlessness, hypertonia and convulsions?

Answer 5

Methaqualone

Question 6

Although there is no specific antidote to cocaine toxicity most symptoms can be controlled with?

Answer 6

Valium, benzodiazepines and beta blockers

Question 7

Approved therapeutic use for THC ( marijuana) includes?

Answer 7

Appetite stimulation, neuropathic pain and suppression of emesis

Question 8

Whenever there is not an antidote we?

Answer 8

Use supportive care