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Opioids Flashcards

1
Q

Opioids are technically categorized under which term?

A

NARCOTIC

state of stupor, drowsiness, unconsciousness

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All opioids differ in potency and duration, but all are ANALGESICS and contain various amounts of what?

A

MORPHINE

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What is the opioid overdose side effect which can be countered with Naloxone (aka Narcan)?

A

LIFE THREATENING DEPRESSION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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What does morphine analgesia result in (the condition in which pain is experienced without unpleasantness)?

A

PAIN ASYMBOLIA
aka
PAIN DISSOCIATION

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5
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What can pain asymbolia also result from?

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INJURY TO BRAIN

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6
Q

Opioids act as _______________ which can travel in the blood stream.

A

NEUROMODULATORS

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7
Q

Opioids prevent ascending pain transmission by decreasing what?

A

CALCIUM INFLUX

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8
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What do opioids hyperpolarize?

A

POST-SYNAPTIC NEURONS

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Opioids stimulate the ______-____________ ______ of the midbrain, increasing production of descending pain inhibitory neurons.

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PERI - AQUEDUCTAL GRAY

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