Week 12 - Opioids (finally something useful)

Question 1

Codeine indication

Answer 1

-mild to moderate pain
-suppress coughing

Question 2

General opioid side effects

Answer 2

constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. It can also cause respiratory depression in higher doses

Question 3

Codeine cannot be used for…

Answer 3

Children

Question 4

Morphine indication

Answer 4

moderate to severe pain

Question 5

Hydrocodone indication

Answer 5

used to relieve moderate to severe pain, often in combination with other non-opioid pain relievers.

Question 6

Fentanyl indication

Answer 6

severe pain

Question 7

Methadone indication

Answer 7

used as part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. It helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms

Question 8

Methadone side effects

Answer 8

Same as other opioids, plus weight gain and sweating