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Opiates are used mainly to treat moderate to severe pain. Which of the following is NOT true about these drugs?
 
  1. All opiates are scheduled drugs which require a DEA license to prescribe.
  2. Opiates stimulate only mu receptors for the control of pain.
  3. Most of the adverse effects of opiates are related to mu receptor stimulation.
  4. Naloxone is an antagonist to opiates.

Question 2

If interventions to resolve the cause of pain (e.g., rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are insufficient, pain medications are given based on the severity of pain. Drugs are given in which order of use?
 
  1. NSAIDs, opiates, corticosteroids
  2. Low-dose opiates, salicylates, increased dose of opiates
  3. Opiates, non-opiates, increased dose of non-opiate
  4. Non-opiate, increased dose of non-opiate, opiate



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Answer to Question 1

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waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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