Narcotics: Meperidine

Question 1

The brand name for Meperidine is:

A) Fentanyl
B) Morphine
C) Norco
D) Demerol

Answer 1

D) Demerol

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Question 2

Meperidine has an affinity for which of the following opioid receptors?
Select 3

A) Mu
B) Kappa
C) Sigma
D) Delta
E) Alpha

Answer 2

A) Mu
B) Kappa
D) Delta

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Question 3

A common IV dose of Meperidine for post-operative shivering is __________ mg.

A) 5.5 mg
B) 10.8 mg
C) 12.5 mg
D) 20 mg

Answer 3

C) 12.5 mg

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Question 4

Meperidine is structurally similar to which of the following, and thus has specific effects on the CNS?
Select 2

A) Atropine
B) Epinephrine
C) Fentanyl
D) Dopamine
E) Local anesthetics

Answer 4

A) Atropine
E) Local anesthetics

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Question 5

The active metabolite of Meperidine has which of the following effects on the central nervous system?

A) CNS depressant
B) Can cause liver failure
C) Analgesic without side effects
D) Antiemetic properties
E) Can cause seizures

Answer 5

E) Can cause seizures d/t being a CNS stimulant

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Question 6

Meperidine blocks the reuptake of __________.

A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Norepinephrine
D) GABA

Answer 6

B) Serotonin

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Question 7

Meperidine should be avoided in patients taking which class of medications?

A) Beta-blockers
B) MAOIs
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Antihistamines

Answer 7

B) MAO inhibitors (MAOIs)