stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
2 semi-synthetic opioids
A
heroin
oxycodone
2
Q
heroin is ___x more potent than morphine
fentanyl is ___x more potent than morphine
A
10x
100x
3
Q
primary site of action of opioids
A
the CNS
4
Q
true or false
morphine has significant 1st pass metabolism
A
TRUE - so given IV
5
Q
morphine effect on BP
A
DECREASED BP
6
Q
true or false
tolerance to morphine does not lead to constipation
A
true
7
Q
2 preferred ligands for mu opioid receptor
A
morphine and endorphins
8
Q
preferred ligand for delta opioid receptor
A
enkephalins
9
Q
A