Pharmacology Chapter 39 - Drug Abuse (Opioids) Flashcards
1
Q
Opioids - drug of choice for street users?
A
Heroin.
2
Q
Heroin produces a sensation in the lower abdomen similar to ___ ____ that lasts around ____ seconds.
A
Sexual Orgasm - 45 seconds.
3
Q
Heroin is not highly lipid soluble. T/F?
A
False - it is!
4
Q
Drug of choice for health care providers - ?
A
Demerol. It doesn’t cause the constipation or urinary retention problems, and has less pupilary constriction.
5
Q
Opioids - acute toxicity - what does can be given?
A
Naloxone (Narcan) or Nalmefene (Revex) - Both opioid antagonists.
6
Q
Opioid Withdrawal - what drug is given?
A
Methadone.
7
Q
Methadone - long or short duration of action?
A
Long!
