Opiates

Question 1

What is the mu opioid agonist approved by FDA for the tx of patients with opioid dependence? Administered sublingually

Answer 1

Buprenorphine

Question 2

What drug is used to tx autonomic sis associated with heroin withdrawal?

Answer 2

Clonidine

Question 3

Pt who became addicted to codeine has a long history of multiple relapses. Pt has completed a 2 weeks detox and 2 weeks following that is about to start a court mandated maintenance on naltrexone. Prior to starting the maintenance therapy, the psych should check for residual physical dependence by administering what?

Answer 3

Naloxone

Question 4

What term best described buprenorphines action at mu opioid R?

Answer 4

Partial agonist

Question 5

Withdrawal sx in chronic heroin users peak after what period of time?

Answer 5

36 hours

Question 6

Patient in sustained opioid remission is now 10w pregnant, how to manage?

Answer 6

Continue methadone current dose