Opioid Receptors

Question 1

Four types of opioid receptors

Answer 1

1. Mu
2. Kappa
3. Sigma
4. Delta

Question 2

An agonist _____________ a certain type of _____________. Where an antagonist ____________ that response

Answer 2

Stimulates
Response
Blocks

Question 3

The best action for opioids is _____________ depending on which _____________ it is hitting

Answer 3

Analgesia
Receptor

Question 4

Three receptor actions of opioids

Answer 4

1. Agonist
2. Antagonist
3. Combination

Question 5

Best analgesia action receptors for analgesia

Answer 5

Kappa, Mu, and some Delta

Question 6

The effects of opioids in the ____________ have variable effects like… (especially in cats)

Answer 6

Excite or Depress

Question 7

Sedative
Tranquilizer

Answer 7

Tired
Calm

Question 8

What two things can you do with Neuroleptangesia

Answer 8

Minor procedures and induction

Question 9

Four pros of Opioids

Answer 9

1. Potent sedatives (tired)
2. Best analgesic
3. Cough suppression
4. Reversable with antagonist

Question 10

Four cons of opioids

Answer 10

1. Respiratory acidosis
2. Alters GI contractions
3. Mild CV depression
4. Controlled

Question 11

Opioid reversal

Answer 11

Naloxone
Antagonist