Narcotics

Question 1

Narcotic

Answer 1

a substance that produces a stupefying dulling effect that induces sleep

Question 2

opiate

Answer 2

any narcotic derived from opium; morphine, heroin

Question 3

opiod

Answer 3

any synthetic narcotic that has opiate like pharmacology not derived directly from opium ie. methadone

Question 4

morphine

Answer 4

depresses the cough centre in the medulla oblongata\
strong and addictive
10% dried juice from poppy seed

Question 5

codeine

Answer 5

• analgesic
• not sleep inducing or addictive
  ie. cough syrup

Question 6

heroin

Answer 6

• euphoria
• addictive
  synthesized by morphinr

Question 7

fentanyl

Answer 7

analgesic
anesthetic
addictive
used for surgery

Question 8

fentanyl abuse

Answer 8

fentanyl patches were commonly used

abuse effects: flushed face, numbing lasting 2hrs

Question 9

methadone

Answer 9

blocks heroin

used for addiction therapy but also addictive

Question 10

agonists

Answer 10

drug that bind to receptor site and unlocks the cellular response

Question 11

antagonist

Answer 11

a compound that also binds to the receptor site but doesnt unlock the cellular response