Narcotics - Agonist/Antagonist

Question 1

Which of the following medications is NOT part of the Morphine family of full agonists?

A) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
B) Oxycodone
C) Hydrocodone
D) Tramadol
E) Fentanyl
F) Codeine

Answer 1

E) Fentanyl

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Question 2

Which of the following medications are classified as partial agonist/antagonist drugs?

A) Methadone, Fentanyl, Buprenex
B) Stadol, Nubain, Morphine
C) Methadone, Stadol, Nubain, Buprenex
D) Oxycodone, Codeine, Buprenex

Answer 2

C) Methadone, Stadol, Nubain, Buprenex

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Question 3

Why are partial agonist/antagonist drugs, like Stadol and Nubain, particularly useful in obstetrics?

A) They provide strong sedative effects
B) They treat pruritus without reversing analgesia
C) They are cheaper than other opioids
D) They have a long duration of action

Answer 3

B) They treat pruritus without reversing analgesia

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