Opioids Flashcards by Rohit Rajesh | Brainscape

Q

Physiology behind Opioids

A

Opioids mimic Enkephalins (regulate nociception)
Bind to Mu-receptors

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Method of Action of Exogenous Opioids

A

Bind to Mu-receptors in Dorsal Horn -> prevent transmission of nociceptive stim.
Descending pathways can be activated to inhibit. pain transmission

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Typical Opioids Examples

A

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Atypical Opioids Examples

A

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Analgesic Ladder

A

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly