Opioids Flashcards
1
Q
difference between opioids and opiates
A
opiates come from the poppy plant
opioids act like opiates but do not derive from the plant
2
Q
examples of natural narcotic analgesic
A
morphine and codeine
3
Q
examples of semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic
A
codeine and heroin
4
Q
examples of synthetic narcotic analgesic
A
pethidine and methadone
5
Q
what are some common opiates that were readily given out
A
vicodin
Percoset/oxycontin
6
Q
what are the 3 types of opioid receptor
A
mu, delta, kappa
7
Q
what is a selective agonist for mu receptors
A
DAMGO
8
Q
what is a selective antagonist for mu receptors
A
CTAP
9
Q
what is the most common antagonist for opioid receptors
A
naloxone
10
Q
what are the effects of opioid receptors on smooth muscle
A
depression of peristaltic waves of small intestine
