Buprenorphine - Naloxone Flashcards
1
Q
Codeine and morphine are naturally occurring ___________ that are found in the opium poppy plant.
A
Alkaloids
2
Q
_________ is illegal in the US and it is commonly known as heroin.
A
Diacetylmorphone
3
Q
________ are naturally occurring compounds that inhibit transmission of pain signals and produce a feeling of euphoria.
A
Endorphins
4
Q
If a mother is breast feeding her infant and taking buprenorphine, she should know that
A
it IS present in breast milk
5
Q
The opioids activate the reward system of the brain, and this causes a release of __________ that produces a feeling of euphoria and provides relief from pain.
A
Dopamine
6
Q
_________ may be a more effective treatment for a patient who is an injection opioid user.
A
Methadone
