Opioids Flashcards
1
Q
Sigma receptors for opioids
A
adverse effects (dysphoria, excitement, anxiety, restlessness)
2
Q
What type of drugs are best for severe pain
A
Agonists (opioids)
3
Q
Which opioid agonist is the gold standard that all other opioid agonists are compared to
A
Morphine (caution in cats: different metabolism)
4
Q
Which opioid agonist is 5-7 x more potent than morphine, and has fewer side effects
A
Hydromorphone
5
Q
Antitussive (butorphanol)
A
Cough suppressant
6
Q
What is buprenorphine (partial mu agonist/ kappa antagonist) good for
A
Moderate pain
7
Q
What is butorphanol (kappa agonist/ mu antagonist) good for
A
Mild to moderate pain
8
Q
What is tramadol good for (synergistic w NSAIDS)
A
Moderate pain (allodynia)
9
Q
What is an opioid antagonist
A
Reversal agent
10
Q
What are three opioid antagonist agents
A
- Naloxone
- Nalmefene
- Naltrexone
