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The FDA has recently approved the use of Suboxone, which is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, in the treatment of opiate addiction. The addition of naloxone to buprenorphine
 
  a. enhances the actions of buprenorphine on opiate receptors
  b. decreases the likelihood of illicit use of Suboxone
  c. increases the duration of action of buprenorphine

Question 2

Ultrarapid opioid detoxification utilizes a procedure that involves administering to an opiate dependent person
 
  a. frequent, high doses of methadone
  b. narcotic antagonists while he/she is anesthesized or heavily sedated for 24 - 48 hours
  c. morphine and naltrexone together for several hours
  d. endogenous antiopioid peptides for 24 to 48 hours



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b



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